We know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that
talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a
good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and
introduce new, innovative ways of working.
You will have the opportunity to work across three of our
thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a unique insight into different
culinary styles and learning from our exceptional Head Chef. There’s the Living
Space – our place for easy lakeside eating, meeting and lounging – Rampsbeck
Restaurant, inspired by the region’s produce – dishes that showcase heritage
ingredients and flavours that occur naturally within the landscape, with
contemporary flare - and The Glass House, serving up woodfired pizza by the
waters edge.
Coming back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day’s
adventures, is at the heart of the Another Place experience. We want to inspire
our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and contemporary dishes,
and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember.
If you’re a Senior Sous Chef with big ideas, boundless
enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want to hear from you…Another
Place Hotel – a place to take your culinary career to new heights. With a team
that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about
making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We
Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes
above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just
provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable
experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
The role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about The Lake
District and our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of
this incredible way of life.
As the Senior Sous Chef at Another Place Hotel, you’ll bring
culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team.
Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll craft innovative menus,
oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will
inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your
culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll deliver extraordinary dining
experiences to our guests.
Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional
working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional
development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
What your days could look like:
* Act
as the deputy in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the kitchen
* Ensuring
training is conducted and recorded according to standards
* Assisting
the Head Chef in organising, supervising, and controlling the kitchen
operation, ensuring team fulfil their duties to the hotel's standards
* Providing
effective and courteous guest service, handling queries, complaints, and
resolving issues
* Upholding
the hotel's standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene in the
kitchen areas
* Monitoring
and checking the work of all chefs
* Managing
all areas of the kitchen and the team
* Controlling
schedules to ensure sufficient chefs are on duty and maximum productivity
is maintained
* Comply
with legal requirements such as Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and
Safety at Work Act, and Fire Regulations
* Supervise
and participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of food
dishes, including team meals, maintaining the hotel's quality standards
* Ensure
proper usage and maintenance of operating equipment, reporting any
deviations from safety standards to the Head Chef or General Manager
* Collaborate
with the Head Chef and General Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits
Job skills & requirements:
* Previous
experience in a similar establishment
* NVQ
1 Food Hygiene certificate/training
* Interest
and passion for the food industry
* Flexible
attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
* Basic
computer skills
* Creative
and is aware what trends are in the catering business
* Excellent
International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
* Management
experience
* Good
team player
* Good
leader/team motivator
* Decision
maker
* Calm
under pressure
* Good
communication skills
* Desire
and ability to train others
* Attention
to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
* Ability
to work in a busy environment
* Ability
to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
* Confidence
in dealing with team and guests
What we can offer in return:
* A
relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the
shores of Ullswater
* Excellent
career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special
rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and
Watergate Bay Hotel
* Team
discounts on treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts
for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at
Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg
* Team
social events throughout the year
* Team
assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll
never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's
a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating
memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.