Pub Sous Chef with Option of Live in Accommodation
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for a Sous chef to join the team at the Village Inn.
The Village Inn is a part of the Thurlestone Hotel, a luxury, family-owned, 4-star 65-bedroom hotel situated on the spectacular South Devon coast. The hotel includes the 2 AA Rosette Trevilder Restaurant, Voyage Spa, 9-hole golf course, The Village Inn Pub as well as a range of sports facilities and a seasonal kids club.
About the role
The Village Inn is a traditional Devon village pub, part of the Thurlestone Hotel but its own business in itself. There for the locals all year but also for the hotel's guests' and visitors that flock to the area in the holiday seasons. We are searching for a forward thinking Sous Chef who can work with our Head Chef and continue our ethos of creating menus using the best of locally sourced produce to provide an exciting menu that has something for everyone.
You will be hands on with the day to day running of the kitchen supporting the head chef with the management of the business and supervising the other members of the team ensuring we consistently deliver the standards our guests come to expect. You will deputise for the head chef and as a team lead the kitchen brigade.
It goes without saying you will have worked at a similar level previously or be able to demonstrate you are ready for that next step in your career. You are used to faced-paced kitchen environments and up-to-date with all current food hygiene & allergen legislation, be professional & approachable.
You have the opportunity to join a family run business that has the scope to allow you to develop further and make a life and career in the area. If you are not from around here we have just opened a fully refurbished new staff accommodation house in the Village so can also offer a great place to live as well as work.
Rate of Pay
Up to £30,000 per year + generous tips
Benefits
- Generous tips
- Free parking on site
- A meal on duty
- Uniform provided
- Staff Accommodation – we have recently opened our brand new fully refurbished staff accommodation that is just 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel
- Discounted stays at our sister property Mullion Cove and over 50 Pride of Britain Hotels.
- Food and Beverage Discounts
- Annual PRP Bonus Scheme (Profit Related Pay)
Please Note
Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingsbridge, TQ7 3NN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pub Sous Chef with Option of Live in Accommodation roles across The Village Inn at Thurlestone Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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