Sous Chef – Prawn on the Lawn
Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per year + average £10,000 annual service charge
Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Tuesday–Saturday
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: Immediate
We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the team at Prawn on the Lawn, Padstow.
Prawn on the Lawn is an award-winning, Michelin Guide-listed seafood restaurant known for serving fresh Cornish seafood, seasonal small plates and bold, creative dishes.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working with high-quality ingredients and wants genuine involvement in menu development, daily specials and the day-to-day running of a small kitchen.
What we offer
- £32,000–£34,000 salary
- Average £10,000 additional annual service charge
- 42.5-hour working week
- Tuesday–Saturday working pattern
- 28 days holiday
- 50% staff discount across our venues
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 mental health support
- Casual uniform, with T-shirts and aprons provided
- Annual team socials
- Opportunities for progression and development within the business
The role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help lead day-to-day kitchen operations, support the wider kitchen team and maintain consistently high standards across preparation, service and food safety.
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas to our regularly changing menus and daily specials.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Lead and organise kitchen service
- Supervise and support a small kitchen team
- Contribute to menu development and daily specials
- Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
- Plan prep and ensure the kitchen is organised for service
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Monitor food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Help manage waste, stock levels and kitchen costs
- Maintain a calm, organised and positive working environment
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step
- Experience leading a kitchen or supervising a kitchen team
- A strong background in seafood, seasonal cooking or fresh produce
- Confidence managing ordering, stock and prep planning
- Strong service leadership skills
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards
- A genuine interest in sustainability, provenance and quality ingredients
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to remain calm and reliable during busy services
- A positive and creative approach to food
About Prawn on the Lawn
Prawn on the Lawn is an award-winning seafood restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall, listed in the Michelin Guide.
Our menus change regularly and are built around the best available Cornish seafood and seasonal produce. We focus on simple, creative cooking, strong flavours, quality sourcing and sustainability.
If you’re an experienced chef looking for a role with creative input, strong earning potential and a Tuesday–Saturday working pattern, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and a short introduction.
Please note: staff accommodation is not available for this role.
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Padstow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
