Back to search
Sous Chef Tresco Island Live In
We're on the lookout for a passionate Sous Chef excited to join our friendly team at Tresco Island and our award winning, 3 AA rosette Hell Bay Hotel on the beautiful island of Bryher for our 2026
We have roles across all our departments and double or twin rooms available. Share our opportunities with your partner or best friend, and let them join your island adventure.
Department: Tresco Island and Hell Bay Hotel
Salary: From £14.40 per hour, dependent on experience
Benefits: Tips, meals and accommodation
Hours: Full Time, 2 days off per week
Contract Length: Seasonal, March October (dates can be flexible)
Working and Living Here
If the opportunity to live and work on a subtropical island isn't enough, there's a range of great benefits and perks, including:
- On-island accommodation, minutes from the beach
- Paid relocation to the island at the start of your time with us
- Competitive pay
- 20% off in our restaurants, pub, spa and shops
- Free scheduled boating and camping kit hire, and discounted watersports equipment hire, to help you explore
- And many more...
In order to process any application, we require confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, if you are not, we are unable to help with the necessary paperwork to assist with this.
Duties Include
- Preparing dishes & ensuring food is served to a consistently high standard
- Working closely with the Head Chef planning menus & developing new dishes
- Liaising with suppliers & placing orders, while keeping to budget and controlling costs
- Monitoring and maintaining consistent portion and waste control to maintain set profit margins
- Helping the Head Chef with staff rotas, assisting the management & training of Chef de Parties, Demi-CDPs & Kitchen Porters
- Helping to oversee the smooth running of daily operations in the kitchen and responsible for leading the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and tidy at all times in line with health and hygiene safety regulations
- Undergoing any training required provided to assist in the role
Our Ideal Candidate:
- A dedicated and driven individual who shares our passion for the industry
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred, or willing to take on management responsibility
- Have experience in providing outstanding service
- Committed and hungry to progress and grow your skills
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Adaptability to a varied and evolving menu
- Able to work well under pressure and handle varied work hours on demand
- Have a high standard of cleanliness
- Able to communicate all relevant information on nutrition and food allergens
- Have existing experience in a hotel restaurant or an establishment with a good reputation for excellent cuisine
- Hold the relevant food hygiene certification or be willing to obtain them
- Having a rosette background will be advantageous?
About Tresco Island
At the heart of the Isles of Scilly archipelago, 28 miles from the Cornish coast, Tresco Island is a family-run business comprising the whole island of Tresco and the Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher.
With timeshare and rental cottages, a 16-bedroom inn, two restaurants, a world-famous garden, a spa, an art gallery, a shop and a working farm, Tresco is a subtropical island known for its deserted bays, aquamarine seas and exceptional guest experiences.
Just across the water on the neighbouring island of Bryher, Hell Bay Hotel stands as Scillys highest-rated hotel and restaurant. Our boutique hotel offers 25 suites, a 3AA Rosette restaurant, a Crab Shack and wellness facilities - a haven of calm amidst the wild seascape of Bryher's west coast.
