Sous Chef
2 AA Rosette Country House Hotel | Lake District
£40,000–£45,000 + Tips
Live-In Accommodation Available | Strong Brigade | Long-Term Stability
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef to join a long-established 2 AA Rosette country house hotel in the heart of the Lake District.
This is a genuinely strong kitchen team led by a long-standing Head Chef with over 17 years at the property, operating with consistency, stability, and a clear focus on quality seasonal food rather than overly complicated, trend-driven cooking.
The hotel has expanded significantly in recent years and now operates with over 40 bedrooms alongside a busy, well-respected restaurant serving refined modern British menus using fresh, seasonal produce.
-----------------------------------
The Kitchen
* 2 AA Rosette standard
* Modern British, fresh-food menus
* Busy but structured service levels (50–80 covers in peak season)
* Strong, stable brigade with excellent staff retention
* Professional but relaxed working culture
* Real input welcomed from senior chefs
This is not a rigid “micro-tweezer” environment — the focus is on consistency, flavour, standards, and strong cooking foundations.
-----------------------------------
The Role
This position has been newly created to strengthen the senior kitchen structure and support the existing leadership team as the business continues to grow.
You will work closely with the Head Chef and existing Sous Chef, helping oversee day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining standards across all sections.
You will:
* Support the Head Chef in leading the brigade during prep and service
* Help maintain consistency across all areas of the kitchen
* Assist with menu development and seasonal changes
* Train, mentor, and support junior chefs
* Help manage ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation
* Contribute ideas and have genuine creative input within the menu structure
* Maintain a calm, organised presence during busy services
This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys a well-run, quality-driven kitchen with strong teamwork and long-term stability.
-----------------------------------
The Ideal Candidate
* Current Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
* Strong fresh-food background with Rosette experience preferred
* Solid cooking foundations and strong organisational skills
* Calm, mature approach to service and team management
* Passion for quality seasonal produce and modern British cooking
* Looking for a long-term role within a stable, respected operation
The kitchen would particularly suit someone who values:
* Proper teamwork and kitchen culture
* Consistency over ego
* A sustainable, long-term hospitality career
-----------------------------------
The Package
* £40,000–£45,000 base salary (depending on experience)
* Tips/service charge on top
* Live-in accommodation available
* Supportive, long-standing brigade
* Beautiful Lake District location
* Genuine long-term progression and stability
* Strong support from ownership and senior management
-----------------------------------
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected Lake District operation that has built its reputation through consistency, stability, and quality food over many years.
The kitchen is busy, professional, and ambitious — without the burnout culture often associated with more extreme fine-dining environments.
If you are looking for a serious Sous Chef role within a strong Rosette kitchen where your experience, leadership and personality will genuinely be valued, we would love to hear from you.