Sous Chef – Cumbria – Popular Lake District Inn – Live In
We are recruiting a Sous Chef for a well-established and highly regarded 4 Star Hotel in the heart of the Lake District, offering an excellent opportunity to join a busy, fresh food kitchen.
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.
Located in one of the Lake District's most popular destinations, this bustling hotel combines comfortable accommodation, a welcoming atmosphere, and an excellent food offering that attracts both loyal locals and visitors throughout the year.
The kitchen focuses on producing Classic British, seasonal dishes using fresh ingredients, with a strong emphasis on consistency, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding dining experience during busy service periods.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus tips
- Staff meals on duty
- Employee discounts across the group
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Genuine career progression within a growing hospitality company
- Free on-site parking
- Work in the heart of the Lake District
- Join a stable and supportive kitchen team
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead the brigade while maintaining high standards throughout every service.
This role would suit an experienced Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up into a senior position.
As Sous Chef you will:
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen
- Live-in accommodation available if required
- Lead and motivate the brigade during busy services
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and food cost management
- Help train and develop junior members of the kitchen team
- Ensure excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background, excellent organisational skills, and enjoy working within a fast-paced environment where quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving hospitality business offering genuine career progression within one of the UK's most beautiful locations.
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 Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 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
