Job Posted: 20 July 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Seaview, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: DOE
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs

Chef — The Boathouse, Seaview

Full-time | Permanent | Year-round

The Boathouse is a proudly independent venue in Seaview, and we’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.

This is a year-round position offering full-time hours and the chance to play an active part in the future of our food offering. We value creativity and fresh ideas, so you’ll have genuine input into future menus, seasonal specials and events.

There will also be opportunities to work across our other venues on the Isle of Wight, giving you variety, broader experience and the chance to become part of our wider team.

The role

Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams, you will:

• Prepare and cook consistently high-quality dishes

• Help develop menus, seasonal specials and food-led events

• Contribute ideas and bring creativity to the kitchen

• Maintain excellent standards of presentation, cleanliness and food safety

• Support effective stock control and help minimise waste

• Work calmly and efficiently during busy services

• Help create a positive, professional and supportive kitchen environment

• Work across our other island venues when required

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a professional kitchen

• Is passionate about good food and consistently high standards

• Is reliable, organised and comfortable working as part of a team

• Brings energy, creativity and a willingness to contribute ideas

• Understands food hygiene, allergens and safe kitchen practices

• Is flexible and able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota

• Is happy to travel between our island venues when needed

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time role with year-round hours

• The security of working for a proudly independent island business

• Genuine input into future menus, specials and events

• Opportunities to work across our other Isle of Wight venues

• A varied role within a friendly and supportive team

• Competitive pay, based on experience

If you’re a passionate Chef looking for a role where your ideas will be welcomed and your contribution genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV and a short introduction to [email protected]