Junior Sous Chef - Coastal Restaurant, Padstow

Location: Padstow

Pay Rate: £16.00-£16.99 per hour (including tronc)

Hours: 43 hours per week (across 5 days)

Overtime: Paid monthly

Operation: Hotel restaurant (dinner‑only) + Outdoor seasonal restaurant

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a stunning coastal restaurant in Padstow, combining a dinner‑only hotel restaurant with a vibrant outdoor dining space open from Easter to the end of September.

You'll work across two exciting concepts:

Hotel Restaurant

Open evenings only
Up to 130 covers per night

Outdoor Restaurant

Features a grill, pizza oven, and seafood-focused outdoor kitchen
Open seasonally (Easter-September)
Up to 300 covers per day

We're looking for a talented chef with strong cooking ability who can lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen team, while also stepping onto a section when required. This role is hands-on, energetic, and perfect for someone who excels in both quality and high-volume environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support services across both restaurant operations.
Run the outdoor restaurant during busy seasonal services.
Cook to a high standard and confidently run a section.
Manage, support, and motivate the kitchen team.
Maintain quality, consistency, food safety, and organisation.
Assist with menu input, specials, and seasonal offerings.

What We're Looking For

Strong cooking background - hotels, grills, coastal dining, or high-volume restaurants ideal.
Confident team leader, able to motivate and manage staff.
Comfortable working in busy environments (up to 300 covers).
Flexible, hands-on, and calm under pressure.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.