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Chef Opportunities – Build Your Career at the Legendary Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn | Bolventor, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall | PL15 7TS
More Than a Job – A Career Opportunity
Set in the heart of Bodmin Moor, Jamaica Inn is one of Cornwall’s most iconic hospitality destinations, dating back to 1750. We welcome visitors from across the UK and beyond, offering exceptional hospitality, accommodation, dining, retail, and events for both local and international guests.
We are looking for passionate and ambitious chefs who want to develop their skills, work with great ingredients, and build a long-term career within a growing hospitality business. Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie or a Sous Chef, Jamaica Inn offers genuine opportunities for progression and development.
Why Join Jamaica Inn?
We believe great chefs are built through experience, support, and opportunity.
- Exposure to a diverse range of food operations, service styles, and customer experiences that accelerate your development.
- A supportive and experienced management team dedicated to your growth.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and excellent tips
- Live-in accommodation available for the right candidate
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Staff discounts on food, drink, and accommodation
- Opportunities to contribute to menu development and seasonal specials
- A positive and professional kitchen culture
- A chance to work at one of Cornwall's most recognised hospitality venues
- A fantastic lifestyle location, surrounded by Bodmin Moor and the Cornish countryside
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A Kitchen That Offers Variety
Unlike many kitchen-only roles, Jamaica Inn allows chefs to develop a broad and valuable skillset across various areas:
The Galley Restaurant
Focuses on quality ingredients, presentation, and creativity. This provides chefs the opportunity to refine technical skills in an elevated dining environment.
The Inn & Smuggler's Bar
Delivers traditional inn and pub service, offering experience in fast-paced environments and preparing guest favourites, seasonal specials, and comfort dishes under pressure.
Events, Functions & Group Catering
Hosts weddings, celebrations, coaches, private events, seasonal events, giving chefs experience in larger-scale catering and varied service styles.
Farm Shop Product Development
A unique opportunity to contribute to the production and development of Farm Shop products, including preserves, baked goods, seasonal specialities, and locally inspired items. This extends experience beyond traditional kitchen roles into retail food production.
The Role
As part of our kitchen brigade, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences across restaurant dining, pub service, events, and retail product development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and presenting dishes to consistently high standards
- Supporting the Head Chef and senior kitchen team in smooth operations
- Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Assisting with stock control and kitchen organisation
- Contributing ideas for menu development, daily specials, and Farm Shop products
- Performing effectively during busy service periods
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Passion for food, hospitality, and guest experience
- A willingness to learn and adapt
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- A positive attitude and robust work ethic
- Ambition to progress within a professional kitchen
Join the Team
At Jamaica Inn, we’re committed to developing talent and promoting from within.
If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and excited about the opportunity to work across restaurant dining, pub service, events, and retail product development while building a career, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and become part of the next chapter of one of Cornwall's most famous hospitality destinations.
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