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By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

Fly direct to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters - making the flight to the Isles of Scilly as memorable as the destination

Before you Arrive

Before you Arrive

Our pre-arrival checklist - from letting us know your travel plans to ordering your wine and groceries

Tresco Islandshare

Tresco Islandshare

Own a piece of this unique island, with 40 years of holidays on Tresco as more than just a visitor. Discover Islandshares for sale...

Tresco Offers & Breaks

Tresco Offers & Breaks

From seasonal escapes to wellness and creative breaks and last-minute offers, discover our latest offers & breaks on Tresco Island

Eating

Eating

From beachfront dining to our cosy inn, get a taste for island-inspired dining with a Tresco twist

Grocery

Grocery

Place a pre-arrival grocery order and we'll deliver to your accommodation on your arrival

Events & Experiences

Events & Experiences

From the Low Tide Event to live music, Abbey Garden Theatre and more, discover extraordinary events on the Isles of Scilly

Day Trips to Tresco

Day Trips to Tresco

Whether you're coming from elsewhere on Scilly, or further afield in Devon or Cornwall, a day trip to Tresco is the perfect day out

Junior Sous Chef

We're on the look out for passionate chefs, excited to join our friendly teams on Tresco Island & our award winning, 3 AA rosette Hell Bay Hotel on the beautiful island of Bryher for our 2025 season.

We have a wide range of opportunities across all our departments and accommodation available for couples, so why not get your partner or best friend to apply too.

Department: Tresco Island and Hell Bay Hotel

Reporting to: Head Chef

Salary: From £13.90 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)

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
  • 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 Chef’s 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 Scilly’s 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.

Working & Living Here

If the breathtaking views and island lifestyle aren't enough, we offer excellent pay rates, on-island accommodation, travel to and from the island, and a great range of benefits.

We're proud to offer competitive pay above the National Living Wage, and many positions offer gratuities. Some positions also offer meals on duty and pathways for progression for the right people.

Our range of staff benefits is constantly evolving and currently include a 20% discount in our eateries and shops, unlimited scheduled boating to explore the archipelago, subsidised spa membership and treatments, free entry to Tresco Abbey Garden, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted stays for friends and family.

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.

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Stay on Tresco

Winter and Festive breaks are not always available to book online - for cottage stays or New Inn breaks over the winter months please go to Winter on Tresco or call 01720 422849.

Or call +44 (0)1720 422 849