Sous Chef – Cumbria – 2AA Rosettes – Live In Available
We are recruiting a Sous Chef for a beautiful lakeside hotel in the Lake District, offering an outstanding opportunity to join an award-winning 2AA Rosette kitchen in one of the most picturesque locations in the UK.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.
This elegant hotel enjoys a stunning waterfront setting and has built an excellent reputation for luxurious hospitality, exceptional service, and outstanding food.
The restaurant's 2AA Rosettes reflect the quality of its modern British menus, which showcase the very best local and seasonal ingredients.
The kitchen is passionate about producing memorable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards throughout every service.
Benefits:
- Excellent salary package
- Live-in accommodation available if required
- Share of staff gratuities each month
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Uniform provided
- Homemade meals whilst on duty
- Staff discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development
- Annual anniversary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef in leading the kitchen brigade, maintaining the standards that have earned the restaurant its 2AA Rosettes while helping to drive the food offering forward.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready for promotion, to join a respected and award-winning operation.
As Sous Chef you will:
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the kitchen
- Lead and motivate the brigade during service
- Support menu development and seasonal specials
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and presentation
- Help manage stock control, ordering, and food cost targets
- Train and mentor junior chefs
- Ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained at all times
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background and experience within a Rosette-level, gastro pub, or quality hotel kitchen environment.
You will be organised, passionate, and committed to delivering exceptional food while helping to develop the team around you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Lake District's finest hotel restaurants and play a key role in its continued success.
Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.
INDC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- We are unable to help with sponsorship for Visas. If you require sponsorship then please do not apply for the role. If you do not need this, please respond "sponsorship not required", thank you.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
