Sous Chef
Michelin-Starred Restaurant with Rooms | Cumbria
£38,000–£40,000 + Service Charge
40 Hours | 3 Days Off | Paid Overtime
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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms on the Cumbria/Scottish border.
Operating at 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosette level, this is a refined, tasting-menu-led kitchen focused on seasonality, precision and ingredient integrity.
With a small, highly skilled brigade and a 30-cover dining room, the kitchen delivers a focused dining experience built around 4 and 8-course tasting menus, evolving throughout the seasons.
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The Kitchen
* 1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes
* 30-cover fine dining restaurant
* 4-day dinner service + limited lunch service
* Produce-led menus using the best UK ingredients
* Kitchen garden support via sister property
* Small, high-performing brigade
This is a kitchen where detail, discipline and consistency are non-negotiable.
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The Role
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen day-to-day, maintaining standards while supporting the continued development of the operation.
You will:
* Support and lead the brigade during prep and service
* Maintain and elevate food standards across all sections
* Assist with menu development and seasonal progression
* Take responsibility for ordering, stock control and GP targets
* Implement structure, systems and operational improvements
* Train, mentor and develop junior chefs
* Ensure consistency, organisation and cleanliness across the kitchen
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both technical strength and strong people management.
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The Package
* £38,000–£40,000 base salary
* Equal share of service charge
* 40-hour contract
* 3 days off per week
* Paid overtime
* Private healthcare / health cash plan
* Live-in accommodation available (short-term, up to 2 months)
* Relocation support available
* Staff meals on duty
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The Ideal Candidate
* Current Sous Chef or strong Senior Sous / Junior Sous ready to step up
* Proven background in Michelin or 3 AA Rosette kitchens
* Strong leadership and team management ability
* Excellent attention to detail and consistency
* Organised, structured and calm under pressure
* Stable career history
* Passion for high-level cooking and continuous improvement
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Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to:
* Join a Michelin-starred kitchen with a focused, manageable service
* Work within a small, high-calibre team
* Benefit from a genuinely balanced 40-hour contract
* Play a key role in maintaining and developing standards at the highest level
If you are a Sous Chef looking for a role that combines technical excellence, leadership responsibility and work-life balance, this is a standout opportunity.