Sous Chef (Strong Pastry Experience Required)
Location: Ambleside/Windermere/Grasmere
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 basic + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+)
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available
Stunning restaurant. bar & hotel group heading for rosettes
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
* Take responsibility for the pastry and dessert offering, using your creativity and expertise
* 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 pastry and dessert 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
* Strong background or specialism in pastry and desserts
* 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 £31,000 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 pastry 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