*SOUS CHEF | HALWYN | CRANTOCK | CORNWALL**Work with fire. Build something exceptional.**THE OPPORTUNITY**This isn't another casual dining restaurant hoping to be good. We're pushing Halwyn to be one of Cornwall's most respected kitchens.***Fire is at the heart of everything:**
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*- Josper charcoal grill as our centrepiece*
*- Live flames, high heat, instinctive cooking*
*- Technique-driven but not precious***Obsessive about produce:**
*- Trevowah Herd beef from the farm*
*- Day-boat fish from Wing Of St Mawes*
*- Relationships with every supplier*
*- Seasonality that actually means something***Real ambition:**
*- Building toward rosettes and recognition*
*- Monthly special events and collaborations*
*- Developing our team properly*
*- Creating food worth travelling for**THE ROLE**Join Us in Halwyn's fire cooking kitchen in Crantock, North Cornwall.**Head Chef Matthew's background:*
*- 3 AA Rosettes at The Idle Rocks (Relais & Chateaux)*
*- Savoy Grill(Gordon Ramsay)*
*- Marcus Wareing's Tredwells*
*- International experience across France and Malta*
*- 14 years honing his craft in some of the UK's most respected kitchens**We are building something different in Cornwall - and he needs a right-hand who can match his standards.**What that means:**- Running sections to his standard when he's on the pass*
*- Eventually running full services when he's not there*
*- Mentoring a young CDP and apprentice - teaching them properly*
*- Taking ownership of prep, ordering, stock management*
*- Helping develop menu ideas and seasonal changes*
*- Being the other voice of authority in the kitchen**You won't be:*
*- Just another pair of hands doing what you're told*
*- Stuck on one section forever*
*- Working for someone who doesn't know their craft*
*- In a kitchen without ambition or standards**WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR**Experience that matters:*
*- 5+ years in professional kitchens minimum*
*- Strong across all sections *
*- Worked somewhere with real standards - rosettes, Michelin, serious chef-driven restaurants*
*- You stay calm when it gets chaotic*
*- You lead by example, not by shouting*
*- You want to grow, not just survive*
*- You understand that great food comes from great discipline*
*- Experience with charcoal/fire cooking*
*- Time in fine dining kitchens*
*- You're at the stage where you want more responsibility**WHAT WE OFFER***£35,000 per year***5 days per week- Wednesday to Sunday, two consecutive days off**Tips on top shared fairly across the team**Proper kitchen - Josper grill, quality equipment, space to work**A platform- we're building something that will get noticed. Your name will be attached to quality.**The chance to be part of something from the ground up - Halwyn opened July 2025**Staff perks: Free parking, pension, use of the mini-golf and driving range if that's your thing**---**This role isn't easy. It's a small team (currently just Head Chef, a CDP, and an apprentice) so you'll be working hard. We're in a feasting barn on a family farm, not a five-star hotel. Peak season in Cornwall is intense.**But if you're tired of coasting, if you want to work for someone who knows what excellent looks like, and if you're ready to be trusted with real responsibility - this could be the best move you make.**---**LOCATION****Halwyn** - Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5QS**- 5 minutes from Newquay*
*- 10 minutes from Crantock Beach*
*- North Cornwall **---**### HOW TO APPLY****Contact: Head Chef Matthew Haggath****Send:*
*1. Your CV *
*2. A short note explaining why this role interests you*
*3. Your notice period and availability**Please note: An interview and trial shift will be required. xwzovoh **We're looking to move quickly for the right person.* Job Type: Full-time Pay: £36,000.00 per year Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking Work Location: In person
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
*- Josper charcoal grill as our centrepiece*
*- Live flames, high heat, instinctive cooking*
*- Technique-driven but not precious***Obsessive about produce:**
*- Trevowah Herd beef from the farm*
*- Day-boat fish from Wing Of St Mawes*
*- Relationships with every supplier*
*- Seasonality that actually means something***Real ambition:**
*- Building toward rosettes and recognition*
*- Monthly special events and collaborations*
*- Developing our team properly*
*- Creating food worth travelling for**THE ROLE**Join Us in Halwyn's fire cooking kitchen in Crantock, North Cornwall.**Head Chef Matthew's background:*
*- 3 AA Rosettes at The Idle Rocks (Relais & Chateaux)*
*- Savoy Grill(Gordon Ramsay)*
*- Marcus Wareing's Tredwells*
*- International experience across France and Malta*
*- 14 years honing his craft in some of the UK's most respected kitchens**We are building something different in Cornwall - and he needs a right-hand who can match his standards.**What that means:**- Running sections to his standard when he's on the pass*
*- Eventually running full services when he's not there*
*- Mentoring a young CDP and apprentice - teaching them properly*
*- Taking ownership of prep, ordering, stock management*
*- Helping develop menu ideas and seasonal changes*
*- Being the other voice of authority in the kitchen**You won't be:*
*- Just another pair of hands doing what you're told*
*- Stuck on one section forever*
*- Working for someone who doesn't know their craft*
*- In a kitchen without ambition or standards**WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR**Experience that matters:*
*- 5+ years in professional kitchens minimum*
*- Strong across all sections *
*- Worked somewhere with real standards - rosettes, Michelin, serious chef-driven restaurants*
*- You stay calm when it gets chaotic*
*- You lead by example, not by shouting*
*- You want to grow, not just survive*
*- You understand that great food comes from great discipline*
*- Experience with charcoal/fire cooking*
*- Time in fine dining kitchens*
*- You're at the stage where you want more responsibility**WHAT WE OFFER***£35,000 per year***5 days per week- Wednesday to Sunday, two consecutive days off**Tips on top shared fairly across the team**Proper kitchen - Josper grill, quality equipment, space to work**A platform- we're building something that will get noticed. Your name will be attached to quality.**The chance to be part of something from the ground up - Halwyn opened July 2025**Staff perks: Free parking, pension, use of the mini-golf and driving range if that's your thing**---**This role isn't easy. It's a small team (currently just Head Chef, a CDP, and an apprentice) so you'll be working hard. We're in a feasting barn on a family farm, not a five-star hotel. Peak season in Cornwall is intense.**But if you're tired of coasting, if you want to work for someone who knows what excellent looks like, and if you're ready to be trusted with real responsibility - this could be the best move you make.**---**LOCATION****Halwyn** - Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5QS**- 5 minutes from Newquay*
*- 10 minutes from Crantock Beach*
*- North Cornwall **---**### HOW TO APPLY****Contact: Head Chef Matthew Haggath****Send:*
*1. Your CV *
*2. A short note explaining why this role interests you*
*3. Your notice period and availability**Please note: An interview and trial shift will be required. xwzovoh **We're looking to move quickly for the right person.* Job Type: Full-time Pay: £36,000.00 per year Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking Work Location: In person
