Senior Sous Chef – INDIDOG Harbourside Restaurant, Falmouth
Salary: £37,000–£39,000 per year, depending on experienceFull-time | Permanent
INDIDOG is an independent harbourside restaurant in Falmouth, Cornwall, with a busy, highly seasonal operation and a strong focus on fresh, quality food and a great guest experience.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to work closely alongside our Head Chef and become a key part of the leadership of our kitchen.
This isn’t simply a role for a strong chef. We are looking for someone who can lead, support and develop a kitchen team, while remaining calm, organised and hands-on during busy services.
The role
As Senior Sous Chef, you will be the Head Chef’s key support within the kitchen. You will need the experience and confidence to step into any section, lead services when required and help maintain consistency, organisation and standards across the kitchen.
Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone with a calm, positive and nurturing management style. INDIDOG can be an extremely busy restaurant, particularly through the summer months, and we want someone who can get the best from people without creating unnecessary pressure or drama.
You’ll work closely with the Head Chef on the day-to-day running and continued development of the kitchen, including:
- Leading and supporting the kitchen team through preparation and service
- Working confidently across all sections of the kitchen
- Supporting the Head Chef with organisation, standards and kitchen management
- Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs
- Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation
- Supporting menu development and bringing ideas to the table
- Helping manage food costs, stock, waste and kitchen efficiency
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
- Taking responsibility and leading confidently when the Head Chef is absent
- Adapting to the changing demands of a genuinely seasonal restaurant
About you
You must have at least two years’ experience in a senior kitchen position, with genuine leadership or management responsibility.
We’re particularly interested in finding someone who:
- Is technically strong and comfortable working every section
- Has experience leading a kitchen team
- Remains calm and constructive during high-volume services
- Enjoys teaching and developing other chefs
- Is organised and takes ownership rather than waiting to be directed
- Understands the commercial side of running a successful kitchen
- Is creative, interested in food and keen to contribute ideas
- Can work collaboratively with a Head Chef rather than competing with them
- Understands that a seasonal restaurant requires flexibility, adaptability and teamwork
What we’re offering
£37,000–£39,000 per year, depending on experience.
More importantly, this is an opportunity to take a genuinely senior position within an established independent restaurant and work alongside a Head Chef who wants a strong, capable second-in-command.
We’re looking for someone who wants to become part of the leadership of the kitchen, help develop the team and contribute to where INDIDOG goes next.
If you’re an experienced Sous or Senior Sous Chef looking for a role where your leadership matters as much as your cooking, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short introduction telling us about your current role, the size/style of kitchen you currently work in and your experience managing and developing a team.
Pay: £37,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Falmouth TR11 3AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
