Senior Sous Chef

Food Type: Modern British Seasonal menus and pizzas over 3 kitchens

Accommodation: Staff accommodation available

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 wood‑fired pizza by the water’s 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.

So if you’re a 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 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 manage the kitchen
• Ensure training is conducted and recorded according to standards
• Assist the Head Chef in organising, supervising, and controlling the kitchen operation, ensuring the team fulfil their duties to the hotel’s standards
• Provide effective and courteous guest service, handling queries, complaints, and resolving issues
• Uphold the hotel’s standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen areas
• Monitor and check the work of all chefs
• Manage all areas of the kitchen and the team
• Control 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
• Previous experience in a similar establishment
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Basic computer skills
• Creative and aware of trends in the catering business
• Excellent international culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
• Good team player
• Good leader/team motivator
• Decision maker
• Calm under pressure
• 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.

Salary: £38,000.00
Accommodation: staff accommodation is available in Penrith