Stunning hotel and restaurant, in the Keswick area of the Lake District in Cumbria, is looking to welcome a professional Sous Chef to their team following their recent refurbishment.

The property is 4-star and the restaurant has one rosette and the perfect candidate will have worked in a similar setting.

You will be second in command in a kitchen team of seven  and will work very closely with the Head Chef.

About you

• A professional Sous Chef with fine dining experience.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• An understanding of P&L analysis, GP and menu costing, wage budgeting and purchasing.
• Ability to negotiate prices direct from suppliers.
• Flexible in terms of the working hours required of you.
• Stable work history.

Salary and rewards

• Salary of £32,000 per year – 45 hours per week
• Paid overtime
• Live in accommodation available (including meals, internet, laundry facilities etc) £240 – £300 per month
• Generous staff discounts – 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation at sister hotels, restaurants and bars
• Career progression – Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform
• Learn while you earn – Apprenticeship training up to level 6
• Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty
• Staff Discounts at many of the Lakes local attractions
• Regular division of gratuities
• Pension scheme
• Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals
• Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding employee of the quarter award
• Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500
• Monthly staff prize draws
• 28+ days holidays increasing by one day every year after 5 years, up to 33 days
• Annual salary reviews

To apply for this job, you must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship or immigration advice.