Sous Chef - Live-in

Sous Chef 

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

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.

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 you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and be part of a strong team in an incredible location, please send your CV.