Sous Chef

Coming back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day's adventures, is at the heart of the Watergate Bay experience. We want to inspire our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember. So if you're a Sous Chef with big ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want to hear from you.

Watergate Bay Hotel - a place to take your culinary career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest's holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change - show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don’t just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they’ll remember for a lifetime.

The role: At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Cornwall and our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this county's incredible way of life. As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside others who prioritise our guests and support each other.

As the Sous Chef at The Beach Hut, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you’ll craft innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you’ll deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

What your days could look like:

• Act as the deputy in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the kitchen.
• Ensuring training is conducted and recorded according to standards.
• Assisting the Head Chef in organizing, supervising, and controlling the kitchen operation, ensuring staff fulfill their duties to the hotel's standards.
• Providing effective and courteous customer service, handling queries, complaints, and resolving issues.
• Upholding the hotel’s standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen areas.
• Monitoring and checking the work of all chefs.
• Managing all areas of the kitchen and the team.
• Controlling schedules to ensure sufficient chefs are on duty and maximum productivity is maintained.
• Comply with legal requirements such as Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, and Fire Regulations.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of food dishes, including staff meals, maintaining the hotel’s quality standards.
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance of operating equipment, reporting any deviations from safety standards to the Head Chef or General Manager.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits.

Job skills & requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar establishment
• NVQ 1 Food Hygiene certificate/training
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Basic computer skills
• Creative and is aware what trends are in the catering business
• Excellent International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
• Management experience
• Good team player
• Decision maker
• Calm under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Desire and ability to train others
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Confidence in dealing with team and guests

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location - at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team of likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants
• Discount at Cubs coffeeshops
• Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme - a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we’re all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you’ll never be short on inspiration. Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job - it’s a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.