Head Chef – The Rosevine, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall
Live-in Accommodation Available | £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
“This is an exceptional opportunity for a chef seeking full creative ownership of a kitchen with genuine potential to be shaped into something distinctive.”
Set above the stunning coastline of Gerrans Bay on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula, The Rosevine is an independent coastal hotel with a restaurant poised to evolve into a true destination dining experience.
With uninterrupted sea views, a sun-soaked terrace, and the beach just 200 metres away, this is a rare opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Head Chef to develop a food offering from the ground up and make a lasting culinary impact.
Whether you are an experienced Sous Chef ready to step into leadership or a seasoned Head Chef seeking greater creative autonomy and lifestyle balance, this role offers the chance to build something truly special.
Why Join The Rosevine?
This is more than a Head Chef position, it is an opportunity to shape and elevate a growing coastal dining destination within one of Cornwall’s most beautiful settings.
- Just 200 metres from the beach on the stunning Roseland Peninsula
- Breathtaking sea-view terrace and garden dining space overlooking Gerrans Bay
- Full creative ownership and autonomy over menu development and food direction
- Intimate 20–40 cover service, allowing a strong focus on quality and guest experience
- Opportunity to lead breakfast and dinner operations with seasonal flexibility
- Involvement in bespoke weddings, private dining, and special coastal events
- Work closely with a supportive and hands-on independent leadership team
- Live-in accommodation available for the right candidate
- The chance to build a respected local dining reputation rather than simply maintain an existing concept
- A unique coastal lifestyle combining professional creativity with exceptional work-life balance
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all kitchen operations
- Create and develop seasonal breakfast and dinner menus
- Build strong supplier relationships with local producers
- Deliver garden dining and outdoor BBQ experiences
- Design bespoke menus for weddings and private events
- Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and stock control
- Manage GP, ordering, wastage, and kitchen efficiencies
- Support and develop a small, hands-on kitchen team
About You
We’re looking for someone who wants to build, create, and lead not simply maintain.
You Will Ideally Have:
- Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
- Passion for seasonal, produce-led cooking
- Confidence working independently in a small-team environment
- Strong commercial awareness including GP and stock management
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- A calm, hands-on approach to service
- Strong knowledge of kitchen compliance and food safety
- Creativity, ambition, and pride in your craft
What We Offer
- £35,000 – £37,000 salary depending on experience
- Live-in accommodation on site
- Creative freedom and menu ownership
- Support from the F&B Director and senior leadership team
- Opportunity to grow the restaurant’s reputation and identity
- A supportive, independent working culture
- Exceptional coastal Cornwall lifestyle
Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
