Sous Chef
Posted 2 hours 24 minutes ago by Halwyn
£36,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Cornwall, St. Newlyn East, United Kingdom, TR8 5TR
Job Description
SOUS CHEF HALWYN CRANTOCK CORNWALL
Work with fire. Build something exceptional.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This isn't another casual dining restaurant hoping to be good. We're pushing Halwyn to be one of Cornwall's most respected kitchens.
Fire is at the heart of everything:
- Josper charcoal grill as our centrepiece
- Live flames, high heat, instinctive cooking
- Technique-driven but not precious
Obsessive about produce:
- Trevowah Herd beef from the farm
- Day-boat fish from Wing Of St Mawes
- Relationships with every supplier
- Seasonality that actually means something
Real ambition:
- Building toward rosettes and recognition
- Monthly special events and collaborations
- Developing our team properly
- Creating food worth travelling for
THE ROLE
Join Us in Halwyn's fire cooking kitchen in Crantock, North Cornwall.
Head Chef Matthew's background:
- 3 AA Rosettes at The Idle Rocks (Relais & Chateaux)
- Savoy Grill(Gordon Ramsay)
- Marcus Wareing's Tredwells
- International experience across France and Malta
- 14 years honing his craft in some of the UK's most respected kitchens
We are building something different in Cornwall - and he needs a right-hand who can match his standards.
What that means:
- Running sections to his standard when he's on the pass
- Eventually running full services when he's not there
- Mentoring a young CDP and apprentice - teaching them properly
- Taking ownership of prep, ordering, stock management
- Helping develop menu ideas and seasonal changes
- Being the other voice of authority in the kitchen
You won't be:
- Just another pair of hands doing what you're told
- Stuck on one section forever
- Working for someone who doesn't know their craft
- In a kitchen without ambition or standards
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience that matters:
- 5+ years in professional kitchens minimum
- Strong across all sections
- Worked somewhere with real standards - rosettes, Michelin, serious chef-driven restaurants
- You stay calm when it gets chaotic
- You lead by example, not by shouting
- You want to grow, not just survive
- You understand that great food comes from great discipline
- Experience with charcoal/fire cooking
- Time in fine dining kitchens
- You're at the stage where you want more responsibility
WHAT WE OFFER
£35,000 per year
5 days per week- Wednesday to Sunday, two consecutive days off
Tips on top shared fairly across the team
Proper kitchen - Josper grill, quality equipment, space to work
A platform- we're building something that will get noticed. Your name will be attached to quality.
The chance to be part of something from the ground up - Halwyn opened July 2025
Staff perks: Free parking, pension, use of the mini-golf and driving range if that's your thing
This role isn't easy. It's a small team (currently just Head Chef, a CDP, and an apprentice) so you'll be working hard. We're in a feasting barn on a family farm, not a five-star hotel. Peak season in Cornwall is intense.
But if you're tired of coasting, if you want to work for someone who knows what excellent looks like, and if you're ready to be trusted with real responsibility - this could be the best move you make.
LOCATION
Halwyn - Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5QS
- 5 minutes from Newquay
- 10 minutes from Crantock Beach
- North Cornwall
HOW TO APPLY
Contact: Head Chef Matthew Haggath
Send:
1. Your CV
2. A short note explaining why this role interests you
3. Your notice period and availability
Please note: An interview and trial shift will be required.
We're looking to move quickly for the right person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Work with fire. Build something exceptional.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This isn't another casual dining restaurant hoping to be good. We're pushing Halwyn to be one of Cornwall's most respected kitchens.
Fire is at the heart of everything:
- Josper charcoal grill as our centrepiece
- Live flames, high heat, instinctive cooking
- Technique-driven but not precious
Obsessive about produce:
- Trevowah Herd beef from the farm
- Day-boat fish from Wing Of St Mawes
- Relationships with every supplier
- Seasonality that actually means something
Real ambition:
- Building toward rosettes and recognition
- Monthly special events and collaborations
- Developing our team properly
- Creating food worth travelling for
THE ROLE
Join Us in Halwyn's fire cooking kitchen in Crantock, North Cornwall.
Head Chef Matthew's background:
- 3 AA Rosettes at The Idle Rocks (Relais & Chateaux)
- Savoy Grill(Gordon Ramsay)
- Marcus Wareing's Tredwells
- International experience across France and Malta
- 14 years honing his craft in some of the UK's most respected kitchens
We are building something different in Cornwall - and he needs a right-hand who can match his standards.
What that means:
- Running sections to his standard when he's on the pass
- Eventually running full services when he's not there
- Mentoring a young CDP and apprentice - teaching them properly
- Taking ownership of prep, ordering, stock management
- Helping develop menu ideas and seasonal changes
- Being the other voice of authority in the kitchen
You won't be:
- Just another pair of hands doing what you're told
- Stuck on one section forever
- Working for someone who doesn't know their craft
- In a kitchen without ambition or standards
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience that matters:
- 5+ years in professional kitchens minimum
- Strong across all sections
- Worked somewhere with real standards - rosettes, Michelin, serious chef-driven restaurants
- You stay calm when it gets chaotic
- You lead by example, not by shouting
- You want to grow, not just survive
- You understand that great food comes from great discipline
- Experience with charcoal/fire cooking
- Time in fine dining kitchens
- You're at the stage where you want more responsibility
WHAT WE OFFER
£35,000 per year
5 days per week- Wednesday to Sunday, two consecutive days off
Tips on top shared fairly across the team
Proper kitchen - Josper grill, quality equipment, space to work
A platform- we're building something that will get noticed. Your name will be attached to quality.
The chance to be part of something from the ground up - Halwyn opened July 2025
Staff perks: Free parking, pension, use of the mini-golf and driving range if that's your thing
This role isn't easy. It's a small team (currently just Head Chef, a CDP, and an apprentice) so you'll be working hard. We're in a feasting barn on a family farm, not a five-star hotel. Peak season in Cornwall is intense.
But if you're tired of coasting, if you want to work for someone who knows what excellent looks like, and if you're ready to be trusted with real responsibility - this could be the best move you make.
LOCATION
Halwyn - Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5QS
- 5 minutes from Newquay
- 10 minutes from Crantock Beach
- North Cornwall
HOW TO APPLY
Contact: Head Chef Matthew Haggath
Send:
1. Your CV
2. A short note explaining why this role interests you
3. Your notice period and availability
Please note: An interview and trial shift will be required.
We're looking to move quickly for the right person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person