Job Details
Job Title: Senior Chef
Ref: seniorcheffal
Date Posted: 13/04/2026
Position: Permanent Full Time
Salary: ?37k per year
Location: Falmouth, Cornwall, England
Job Description:
Senior Chef
Full-Time | Permanent
£36,000–£37,000 per year
Falmouth
A well-established 4-star hotel in Falmouth is seeking a calm, capable Senior Chef to join its small, flexible brigade. This is a hands-on role offering real ownership, autonomy, and responsibility within a professional but low-politics kitchen environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Lead prep and production for 2–3 on-site functions per week (approx. 20 covers)
- Plan weekly preparation around the function diary and breakfast cover
- Run functions from prep through service
- Cost event menus to agreed GP margins
- Cover breakfast service when required
- Maintain food safety, HACCP, allergen controls, and compliance standards
- Support ordering, stock control, and waste management
The Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates strong organisational and prep leadership skills
- Has experience running small to mid-size functions
- Is confident managing allergens and food safety systems
- Remains calm under pressure with a solutions-focused mindset
- Works well within a small team and values autonomy
What Is Offered
- £36,000–£37,000 salary
- Full-time, permanent position
- Supportive environment without large brigade politics
- Opportunity to take genuine ownership of kitchen standards and systems
Applications are welcomed via Indeed with an up-to-date CV.
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