Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef
Michelin-Starred Modern British Restaurant | Lake District
£34,000–£36,000 + Tronc
48 Hours | Paid Overtime | 3 Days Off Weekly
Temporary Live-In Available
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join one of the Lake District’s most highly regarded Michelin-starred restaurants.
Set within a beautifully restored 17th-century inn, this is a serious, produce-led kitchen known for modern British cooking rooted in seasonality, heritage and precision — offering the rare combination of Michelin standards and genuine work–life balance.
This is an ideal opportunity for either a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, or a current Junior Sous looking to develop within a highly respected Michelin environment.
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The Role
Working closely with the senior team, you will play a key role in supporting both day-to-day service and the wider organisation of the kitchen.
You will:
* Run your section confidently during prep and service
* Support the senior team in delivering dishes to Michelin-star standard
* Work across tasting menu service and seasonal menu development
* Help maintain strong organisation, prep standards and consistency
* Support and guide junior members of the brigade
* Assist with ordering, stock rotation and kitchen structure
* Uphold high standards of hygiene, discipline and execution
This is a hands-on role offering genuine scope to develop further within the brigade, while taking on more responsibility over time.
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The Kitchen
* 1 Michelin Star
* Modern British, produce-led cooking
* Seasonal tasting menu operation
* Highly skilled, supportive brigade
* Ingredient-focused, technically driven environment
This is a kitchen that values craft, consistency and thoughtful cooking, without the burnout often associated with similar standards elsewhere.
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The Package
* £34,000–£36,000 base salary
* Tronc on top
* Paid overtime above contracted hours
* 48-hour contract
* Three days off every week
* Temporary live-in accommodation available (minimal cost)
* Staff meals and pension
* Uniform provided
* Genuine progression within a Michelin-starred kitchen
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Work–Life Balance
A standout feature of this role:
* Monday OFF
* Tuesday OFF
* One additional day OFF each week
Plus:
* Prep-focused Wednesdays often finishing early
* Two-week closure in January
* One-week closure in August
* Additional flexible leave
* Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day
A genuinely rare rota at this level.
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The Ideal Candidate
* Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
* Experience in Michelin-star, 3 AA Rosette or equivalent quality kitchens
* Strong technical grounding and attention to detail
* Calm, organised and reliable in service
* Passionate about seasonal British produce and modern cooking
* Positive attitude and strong team ethic
* Keen to develop within a serious, award-winning kitchen
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Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to combine:
* Michelin-starred cooking
* Strong salary at this level
* Outstanding work–life balance
* Real progression
* A genuinely supportive kitchen culture
If you’re looking for a role that offers serious standards without sacrificing quality of life, this is a standout opportunity.