Relocation

Hi Liam,
I understand your desire to move south and enjoy sun, sea and cocktails. I suspect however, that while working in a kitchen, cocktails will not be supplied. Also, I presume you speak Spanish as it is an absolute requirement in any kitchen that employs locals, which is all of them.
I don't want to discourage you from moving, but I do want to encourage you to make sure you understand what it involvs, to avoid future disappointments:
- bureaucracy in Spain is different and much of the interaction with the government (local or otherwise) is done in person and in Spanish.
- there is plenty of work to be found, but speaking Spanish is a must.   
- the cost of living is lower than in the UK, but the wages are lower too.

Best advice I can give you is:
1) learn to speak Spanish.
2) understand what is involved with regards to settling permanently in Spain as a UK resident.
3) make sure you have a lawyer to help you buy or rent a dwelling. There are just too many rules to understand what is right and what is wrong.

Good luck at making the right decision,
Erik