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Head Chef

Job details
Posting date: 08 November 2025
Salary: £38,000.0 to £42,000.0 per year
Additional salary information: £38000.00 - £42000.00 per annum plus bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 December 2025
Location: Mousehole, England, TR19 6QX
Company: St Austell Brewery Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2588253

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Summary

The Ship Inn bustles with life in the summer, transforming to a romantic and cosy snug in the winter. Oozing character and charm, this traditional seaside inn occupies an enviable position right on the water’s edge, overlooking Mousehole’s famous harbour.

You’ll be working in one of West Cornwall’s most beautiful destinations, with a wealth of golden beaches, dramatic coastal walks, and popular attractions on the doorstep.

Our Chefs … 

  • Front the Kitchen and Back of House Team, taking pride in overseeing a quality food offering that delights our guests.
  • Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do. 
  • Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering.
  • Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen.  
  • Understand budgets and sales targets, and play a vital part in helping to achieve them.

What we will offer you in return:

  • 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
  • 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
  • Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
  • Cycle to work scheme on select roles.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Career progression.
  • Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
  • Family-friendly policies.
  • Flexible working.
  • Paid time off to volunteer for charity.

Apply now or contact recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk for more information  

Additional info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively 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 also welcome requests for flexible working.

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