Sous Chef
Restaurant Mine, Falmouth
£33,200 salary + approximately £8,000 tips
Restaurant Mine is a small, family-run restaurant in Falmouth, featured in the Michelin Guide. We serve elevated bistro dishes using the best ingredients we can find in Cornwall, with a strong focus on seasonality, quality and thoughtful cooking.
We are looking for a reliable, passionate and driven chef to join our small kitchen team as Sous Chef.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 4–5 days per week, with an immediate start available.
The Role
We are looking for someone with experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, or a chef who is already working in a similar Sous Chef position.
You will work closely with the Head Chef and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. We are a small team, so everyone is expected to get involved and take pride in every aspect of the kitchen.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their role and take on increasing responsibility during their time with us.
As you settle into the position, we want you to have genuine input into our menus, helping to develop dishes and contribute ideas based around the produce available to us in Cornwall.
There will also be opportunities to learn the less visible but equally important side of running a kitchen, including kitchen finances, ordering, stock control and other administrative responsibilities.
This is a role for someone who wants to progress, learn and become an integral part of a small restaurant team.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable and takes pride in their work
- Passionate about food and cooking
- Driven and keen to develop their skills and responsibilities
- Experienced in a professional kitchen
- Either an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Organised and able to work calmly and efficiently during service
- Interested in working with excellent, seasonal ingredients
- A positive team player who is happy to get involved wherever needed
- Keen to contribute ideas and have a genuine input into the food we serve
Previous professional kitchen experience is essential.
Hours & Pay
- £33,200 annual salary
- Approximately £7,000 per year in card tips
- Approximately £1,000 per year in cash tips
- 4–5 days per week
- Start time: 11am until finish
- Dinner service only
- Closed Sundays
- Break between preparation and service
- Staff food together every day
- Immediate start available
Temporary Closure This Winter
As a one-off this year, Restaurant Mine will be closed throughout December and January. This is a permanent position, and you will return to work with us when we reopen.
Why Join Mine?
We are a small, family-run restaurant where you can have a real impact. Rather than being one person in a large kitchen brigade, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Head Chef, contribute to the menu and learn about the wider running of a restaurant.
If you're an experienced Chef de Partie looking for your next step, or an established Sous Chef looking for a small, ambitious restaurant where you can have genuine input, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please get in touch with your CV and a little information about yourself and your experience.
Pay: £33,200.00-£42,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
