Hotel Sous Chef

Sous Chef Luxury Lake District Hotel and Restaurant Location: Grasmere, Lake District Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Accommodation: Live-in available at £78 per week Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Overview A well-established, characterful hotel set in the heart of the Lake District is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its professional kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef to work in a busy, quality-driven environment, producing fresh, seasonal dishes for both hotel guests and a popular restaurant. The Role As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This Sous Chef position offers a great balance of leadership, creativity, and hands-on cooking, making it ideal for a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up or an experienced Sous Chef looking for a stable, long-term role. The Sous Chef will play a key part in maintaining high standards, driving consistency, and supporting the development of the brigade. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations. Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef s absence. Assist with menu development using fresh, seasonal produce. Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs within the brigade. Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards are met. Manage stock control, ordering, and minimising waste. Key Requirements ..... full job details .....