Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
Looking to be part of a restaurant heading for a rosette
Location: Ambleside/Windermere/Grasmere
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 basic + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+)
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available – we would also consider a Sous Chef as part of a couple where the other person is looking for work as a general assistant (reception/breakfast shifts/housekeeping work).
Pension & discounts
Stunning restaurant, bar & hotel group heading for a rosette
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly respected hospitality operator in the Lake District, known for delivering outstanding food and a consistently high-quality guest experience.
Set in a stunning countryside location, this is a busy, multifaceted operation with a thriving restaurant, bar and live events offering, attracting a strong mix of regular trade, walkers, tourists and destination diners all year round.
The business has built an excellent reputation over many years and offers a supportive, professional kitchen environment with a strong team culture.
The company has a small group of successful sites in the local area & the role will give the opportunity to work across all sites, including hotels & a rosetted restaurant.
The company offers a strong, supportive team culture with a real family feel & a professional, well-run kitchen environment using locally sourced produce & it has a loyal and consistent customer base with regulars & visitors dining in the restaurants on a regular basis & the role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple sites
The Role
We are looking for a Sous Chef with strong pastry experience to work closely with the Executive Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will:
Support the Head Chef in managing and organising the kitchen
Consistently deliver high-quality, fresh dishes
Help maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen
Assist with stock control, ordering, costings and rotas
Support the training, development and motivation of junior chefs
Ensure smooth, efficient service in a busy, high-pressure environment
You will also play a key role in menu development, working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Your Responsibilities
Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
Develop and execute high-quality dishes
Maintain excellent kitchen organisation and hygiene standards
Work closely with front of house to ensure a seamless guest experience
Support ongoing development of menus and kitchen standards
Help drive a positive, professional and motivated team environment
What are we looking for ?
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef
Experience working in a busy, fresh food environment
Ability to lead a team and run service confidently
Good understanding of kitchen management, stock control and costings
Passion for fresh, seasonal and locally sourced food
Calm, organised and consistent under pressure
Positive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop
Package: The starting salary for the role is around £32,000 pus excellent TRONC & tips with the ability to earn well over £40,000.
There is also live-in accommodation available in what is a beautiful part of the Lake District & various other benefits, including pension, discounts & the opportunity to develop your career further. xwzovoh
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sous Chef with a passion for food to join a respected business which is heading to get a rosette, work with great produce, and develop their career within a supportive and ambitious company.
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Sous Chef
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Looking to be part of a restaurant heading for a rosetteLocation: Ambleside/Windermere/GrasmereSalary: £30,000 – £33,000 basic + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+)
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available – we would also consider a Sous Chef as part of a couple where the other person is looking for work as a general assistant (reception/breakfast shifts/housekeeping work).Pension & discountsStunning restaurant, bar & hotel group heading for a rosetteA fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly respected hospitality operator in the Lake District, known for delivering outstanding food and a consistently high-quality guest experience.Set in a stunning countryside location, this is a busy, multifaceted operation with a thriving restaurant, bar and live events offering, attracting a strong mix of regular trade, walkers, tourists and destination diners all year round.The business has built an excellent reputation over many years and offers a supportive, professional kitchen environment with a strong team culture.The company has a small group of successful sites in the local area & the role will give the opportunity to work across all sites, including hotels & a rosetted restaurant.The company offers a strong, supportive team culture with a real family feel & a professional, well-run kitchen environment using locally sourced produce & it has a loyal and consistent customer base with regulars & visitors dining in the restaurants on a regular basis & the role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple sites
The RoleWe are looking for a Sous Chef with strong pastry experience to work closely with the Executive Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will:Support the Head Chef in managing and organising the kitchenConsistently deliver high-quality, fresh dishesHelp maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchenAssist with stock control, ordering, costings and rotasSupport the training, development and motivation of junior chefsEnsure smooth, efficient service in a busy, high-pressure environmentYou will also play a key role in menu development, working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.Your ResponsibilitiesDeliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentationLead the kitchen in the absence of the Head ChefDevelop and execute high-quality dishesMaintain excellent kitchen organisation and hygiene standardsWork closely with front of house to ensure a seamless guest experienceSupport ongoing development of menus and kitchen standardsHelp drive a positive, professional and motivated team environmentWhat are we looking for ?The successful candidate will have:Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ChefExperience working in a busy, fresh food environmentAbility to lead a team and run service confidentlyGood understanding of kitchen management, stock control and costingsPassion for fresh, seasonal and locally sourced foodCalm, organised and consistent under pressurePositive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop
Package: The starting salary for the role is around £32,000 pus excellent TRONC & tips with the ability to earn well over £40,000.There is also live-in accommodation available in what is a beautiful part of the Lake District & various other benefits, including pension, discounts & the opportunity to develop your career further. xwzovoh This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sous Chef with a passion for food to join a respected business which is heading to get a rosette, work with great produce, and develop their career within a supportive and ambitious company.If youre looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and be part of a strong team in an incredible location, please send your CV….