Area Support Chef
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £43,000.0 to £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43000.00 - £45000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Saint Austell, England, PL25 4BY |
| Company: | St Austell Brewery Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2506228 |
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring kitchen professional to help shape the future of food in our managed house pubs.
As an Area Support Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our pubs to deliver consistently brilliant food by championing quality, safety, team development, and operational excellence.
This is a hands on, field based role where you'll work closely with kitchen teams and the wider operations team to ensure our pubs have the skills, confidence, and capability to deliver our food proposition to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Food Quality & Kitchen Audits at least four times a year per site, producing detailed reports, action plans, and follow-ups using guest feedback where relevant
- Deliver GP stock visits to support underperforming sites, offering practical solutions and finance planning where needed
- Partner with Operations Managers to embed a strong food culture and ensure teams are trained, confident, and capable of delivering our managed house food offer
- Provide regular coaching, feedback, and support to Head Chefs and kitchen teams, acting as a trusted expert and motivator
- Lead external audit follow up visits for any site scoring below 80%, delivering targeted coaching to raise standards
- Host and support Chef Skills Academy sessions including Steak School, Fish School, and specialist skills days
- Play an active role in food shows and support the delivery of chef forums throughout the year
About You
- A seasoned Head Chef from a managed pub background
- Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen audits, and GP management
- A confident coach and mentor with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
- Naturally collaborative, with great communication and relationship building skills
- Passionate about food and team development, with a sharp eye for quality and consistency
- Organised, adaptable, and able to self motivate in a field based role
What We Offer
- 33 days annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme
- 30% discount on food & drink and 50% discount on accommodation
- Westfield Health Rewards
- Fantastic training and career development opportunities
- Company car
Additional Information
St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome requests for flexible working.
Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.
Join us at St Austell Brewery and be a part of our vibrant and dynamic team, driving success in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK.