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Sous Chef Luxury Lake District Hotel & Restaurant

Location: Grasmere, Lake District

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Accommodation: Live-in available at £78 per week

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

A well-established, characterful hotel set in the heart of the Lake District is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its professional kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef to work in a busy, quality-driven environment, producing fresh, seasonal dishes for both hotel guests and a popular restaurant.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This Sous Chef position offers a great balance of leadership, creativity, and hands-on cooking, making it ideal for a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up or an experienced Sous Chef looking for a stable, long-term role. The Sous Chef will play a key part in maintaining high standards, driving consistency, and supporting the development of the brigade.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist with menu development using fresh, seasonal produce.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs within the brigade.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie.
• Background in fresh food kitchens, ideally within hotels or quality restaurants.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality food and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy service environment.
• Good understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.

The Package

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum.
• Live-in accommodation available at £78 per week.
• Opportunity to work in a stunning Lake District location.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.