Sous Chef – Cumbria – 1AA Rosette
We are recruiting a Sous Chef for a charming family-run hotel in Cumbria, offering an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team within a well-regarded 1AA Rosette restaurant.
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 welcoming country hotel has earned an excellent reputation for its relaxed hospitality and quality food, focusing on creating beautifully prepared dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients in a calm and organised environment.
The owners are now looking for a talented Sous Chef who can work closely with the Head Chef, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to help evolve and refresh the menu while maintaining the high standards expected of a 1AA Rosette kitchen.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to enjoy a genuine work-life balance without compromising on the quality of food they produce.
Benefits:
- £35,000 to £40,000 salary
- Approximately 40-hour working week
- Predominantly 12pm–8pm shifts
- Restaurant open Tuesday to Saturday only
- No evening restaurant service from the end of November until the end of March
- Hotel closes completely over Christmas and New Year
- Excellent work-life balance
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to help shape and develop the menus
- Join a friendly, family-run hotel with a supportive working environment
As Sous Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen while working closely with the Head Chef to maintain the restaurant's excellent reputation and continue developing the food offering.
This role would suit an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up into a role where your creativity and ideas will genuinely be welcomed.
As Sous Chef you will:
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Help develop and modernise seasonal menus and daily specials
- Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
- Produce beautifully presented dishes to a consistent 1AA Rosette standard
- Assist with ordering, stock control, and food cost management
- Train and mentor junior members of the brigade
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Contribute positively to a small, friendly, and professional kitchen team
The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background, experience within a Rosette-standard kitchen, and a genuine passion for seasonal British cuisine.
You will be creative, organised, and eager to make your mark by helping introduce new ideas while working within a relaxed and supportive family-run business.
This is a rare opportunity to join a quality hotel offering sensible hours, exceptional work-life balance, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of an already successful kitchen.
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: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 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
