About us

Scarlet is set into the clifftop above Mawgan Porth beach in North Cornwall and is 1 of 2 hotels in the group, Red Hotels. Owned by the same family, they are committed to sustainably offering guests luxurious experiences that don’t cost the earth.

Our ethos is to take a truly holistic view, treating each guest as an individual, caring for and nurturing our staff and our environment so that everything we do contributes to the wider wellbeing of our planet, our customers and our team. 

Imagine views of cliff, sea and sky at every moment…. light airy spaces designed to connect you to the outdoors. It’s hard to describe the unique atmosphere of the Scarlet.

Think of being cared for like you would be in the house of a friend along with many spaces to unwind, our bar, meadow gardens and cliff top hot tubs, an Ayurvedic inspired spa, relaxation lounges, fireside, and restaurant.

Our friendly brigade at is structured to deliver creative dishes for our three superb restaurants and events operation. The role of Sous Chef is to support and supervise the day to day running of the kitchens, inspire and motivate the whole team deliver food excellence and consistency whilst ensuring the kitchen is a positive, safe and clean working environment.

What you’ll do:

• Bring delicious flavours to our guests’ table by ensuring food is prepared and cooked to agreed standards
• An active role in the daily menu composition and development, keeping an eye on trends and guest demand
• Work with the Head chef to develop menu ideas and techniques to make our kitchens an progressive and innovative environment to work in
• Ensure statutory compliance in all food and drink areas
• Engage with food suppliers and producers to ensure accurate knowledge and the Red Hotels sourcing philosophy is supported at all times
• Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings our the best in each team member
• Understand and positively support the financial performance of the kitchen
• Conduct investigations in line with hotel procedures
• Order stock and consumables in line with the needs of the business and approved budgets.
• Make decisions regarding staff rotas.
• Working in Kitchens across both sites.

• You live and breathe food and drink and are hungry to learn
• You will work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards
• Previous experience working in a busy hotel or restaurant kitchen up to 2 rosette standard
• A passion for local, seasonal produce
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, is professional yet fun

What’s in it for you?

• £26,650 per annum
• 45 hours per week
• £500 retention bonus
• Tips
• Learning opportunities and career progression possibilities
• 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• A team based and highly supportive work family
• Discounted services at The Scarlet and Bedruthan

As one team we take responsibility for reducing the negative impacts our actions and activities have on the environment and our local community; something we feel is right and is our way of life.

www.scarlethotel.co.uk/work-with-us