Sous Chef

The Carpenters Arms, a new food-led brew pub by Heathen Soul Brewery, blends craft brewing with traditional pub warmth in the Tamar Valley. We're building something a little different here. Rooted in the Tamar Valley, we're connecting directly with small-scale growers, foragers and producers to create a 'soil-to-table' experience. We are looking for chefs who see food as a craft, not a commodity - someone who thrives in a collaborative kitchen, where the team eats together, experiments with new ideas and gets out into the wild to forage, taste and learn. This is a place to slow down and build something real with like-minded people.

The Role

Support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, seasonal menus made from scratch. You'll help lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintain high hygiene and HACCP standards and play a key role in developing a positive, well-organised kitchen culture. You'll also contribute ideas for specials, mentor junior staff and work closely with local growers and suppliers.

What We're Looking For

Experience in a senior kitchen position (Sous or strong CDP level)Background in high-quality, scratch-cooking kitchensGood organisational skillsPassion for sustainability, seasonality and provenanceKnowledge of food safety and kitchen management systemsA collaborative mindset and interest in continual learningComfortable working with fresh, local and foraged ingredients

What We Offer

A progressive kitchen with space to contribute and growA healthy work-life balance with fair tronc/tips shared across the teamA supportive team environment with a strong community focusOpportunities to develop skills, explore new ideas and join staff tripsCompetitive salary of £30K-£34K, depending on experience