A kitchen that doesn't slow down
BAHA is a multi-level Asian BBQ and grill restaurant, cocktail bar, and live music venue in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. We're a 2026 Cumbria Tourism Awards finalist for Casual Dining, and we hold a 5-star food hygiene rating. The food we put out reflects that.
It's a busy venue by design. High volume, high energy, and a kitchen that needs to stay sharp from the first cover to the last. We're looking for a Sous Chef who can do more than just cook. Someone who can run the kitchen when needed, lead a team properly, and keep standards high when the pressure builds.
*This isn't just £16.00 per hour.
BAHA operates a service charge system, which delivers consistent additional earnings on top of base pay, typically around £1.20 per hour extra. Supporting the Executive Chef in the overall running of the kitchen
* Running shifts independently when the Executive Chef is not on site
* Delivering consistent, high-quality food at volume across a demanding menu
* Supporting GP control and reducing waste
* Ensuring hygiene, compliance, and structure at all times
*BAHA is part of Hargreaves Enterprises, a multi-brand hospitality group that also runs The Cranleigh Boutique Hotel, Lake View Garden Bar, and The Fizzy Tarté. This role is for someone ready to take genuine responsibility in a serious kitchen.
* Solid experience as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
* Confident leading a team and running a shift independently
* Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge (Level 2 minimum)
* Available for evenings, weekends, and peak periods
*16.00 per hour
* Service charge on top (typically around £1.20 per hour additional)
* Free meals on shift
* Discounts across all Hargreaves Enterprises venues
* Ongoing training and industry qualifications (Level 2 to 5)
* Real progression opportunities within the business
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Health and wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking