Chef

Ukcampsite; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular coastal pub in Devon is seeking a Seasonal Sous Chef / Head Chef to lead their kitchen. The ideal candidate will have proven experience at the Sous Chef level, strong management skills, and high standards of hygiene. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay at £15 per hour plus tips, and a free seasonal pitch for your caravan. You will be responsible for maintaining food quality, managing service, and leading a team in a busy environment. Applications close on 27 February 2026.

Benefits

Free seasonal pitch

Tips

Flexible rota

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or capable Head Chef.
• Strong understanding of kitchen management and leadership.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards and control profit.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team for a busy coastal pub.
• Ensure high food quality and consistency.
• Manage kitchen operations under pressure.

Skills

Service management

High hygiene standards

Profit control

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Job description

Employer's Name: Axmouth Caravan And Camping Site Location: Devon (South)

Seasonal Sous Chef / Head Chef – The Harbour Inn, Axmouth (Seaton) – Live-in Pitch Available

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef / strong Head Chef (seasonal) to help lead the kitchen at The Harbour Inn, a busy coastal pub in Axmouth on the Axe Estuary, minutes from Seaton beach. The pub sits next door to our campsite, allowing us to offer a free seasonal pitch with electric for the right candidate.

We're known locally for a strong Sunday carvery and consistent, quality-led pub food. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who takes pride in standards, control, and running a tight kitchen.

The package

• 3–4 days per week
• £15 per hour + tips
• Free seasonal pitch (own caravan/motorhome)
• Electric included
• Free Sunday and Wednesday carvery (by arrangement)
• Flexible rota for the right candidate (mixture of straight and split shifts depending on trade)

The role requires strong understanding of

• Leading service with consistency and pace
• Very high hygiene standards and due diligence (HACCP, temps, labelling, allergens, cleaning systems)
• Gross profit control: ordering, portion control, waste reduction, rotation, stock discipline
• Labour control: rota planning, productivity, managing hours to trade levels
• Supporting and leading the team, setting standards and holding them
• Calm, organised leadership under pressure

You should be

• Proven at Sous Chef level or a capable Head Chef
• Confident running service, people, and kitchen systems
• Practical, commercially aware, and standards-driven

Websites:
www.theharbouraxmouth.co.uk
www.axmouthcampsite.co.uk

To apply:
Send your CV (or a short summary of experience), your availability for the season, and confirm your accommodation setup (caravan/motorhome).
Shaun Cassidy
The Harbour Inn, Axmouth
01297 20371

Salary: £15/hr + pitch — Ask for: Shaun

Applications close on: 27 February 2026