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.

The Scarlet was opened in 2009, a groundbreaking design built to the highest eco standards. Both the interior and exterior design of the Scarlet embraces the building’s stunning cliff top location and reflects its natural environment through the sensuous use of materials and design.

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. 

Chef de Partie - seasonal with potential for permanent position

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie, preferably with pastry experience to join our team. 

To be considered, you’ll have experience already working as a Chef de Partie, cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out. Cooking skills and product knowledge are massively important, but our best chefs are also consistent, reliable, willing to learn and adapt to different ways of working. The right candidates will develop and progress over time in a 2 rosette kitchen striving for excellence.   

Key responsibilities include:

• Correct portion control and amount of “mise en place” are prepared and set up for service
• Food is prepared and cooked to agreed standards
• Assist with maintaining regular stock taking, rotation and daily checks on food products in stock

• You will need basic food hygiene certificate.
• Minimum 2 years Chef de Partie experience in similar environment.
• Characteristics that fit well in our brigade are being cheerful, self-aware, reliable, articulate and caring.

We offer:

• £9.50-£9.75 per hour includes probationary rate
• Equates to £22,230-22,815 per year.
• Contract for 45 hours per week
• Subsidised transport service between Newquay and Mawgan Porth £1 per journey
• 28 days holiday / 29 after 1 year
• Tips
• Free use of pool
• Discounts on hotel services and products
• Career development and training
• Relocation temporary accommodation available
• More perks!

After probation (for permanent staff):

• A free experience to stay in the hotel and dine in the restaurant
• Cash back scheme for wellbeing
• Many more perks!

Wish you were here? Please use the “apply” link to submit your CV and answer the qualifying questions. You will need to confirm that you are eligible to live and work in the U.K. Direct applications only.

Let us know your answers to these questions by providing the information in the text box 'message to the hiring manager':

1. Why have you applied for the role?
2. What three things do you believe the ideal candidate will demonstrate?    

Immediate start.

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