At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and deliver exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a growing restaurant with a focus on fresh ingredients and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, staff discounts, and flexible schedules.
- Other info: Live-in opportunities available for the right candidates.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive kitchen culture and make your mark in culinary excellence.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 36000 £ per year.
Join Our Kitchen Leadership Team
Are you a passionate and driven chef who thrives in a high-volume, fresh food environment? We're looking for an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to help lead our busy kitchen operation, delivering outstanding food quality while inspiring and developing a talented team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step or an established Senior Sous Chef looking for a new challenge within a dynamic, fast-paced business where fresh ingredients, quality standards, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
As Senior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and service. You will play a key leadership role, driving performance during busy service periods while maintaining a positive and professional kitchen culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade.
- Ensure exceptional food quality and consistency across every service.
- Manage kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
- Train and mentor junior chefs to support their development.
- Take ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Experience working in a high-volume environment without compromising quality.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- A hands-on approach and a passion for delivering outstanding food.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance standards.
- Calm under pressure with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- A supportive and ambitious management team.
- Staff discounts and company benefits.
- A structured work environment focused on quality and excellence.
- The chance to be part of a growing business with exciting future plans.
- Live in opportunities are available.
Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an ambitious chef who loves fresh food, thrives during busy services, and wants to play a key role in leading a successful kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us as we strive to deliver outstanding culinary delights while fostering a supportive and dynamic kitchen culture!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Benefits: Company pension, Discounted or free food, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Free parking, On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate: Elterwater LA22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Sous Chef: 1 year (required), Chef: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Senior Sous Chef Restaurant in Ambleside employer: Lanty Slee
Join a vibrant and dynamic kitchen team where your passion for fresh food and leadership skills will be truly valued. As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive management team dedicated to fostering a positive work culture. Located in the picturesque Elterwater, this role offers not just a job, but a chance to be part of a growing business with exciting future plans, all while enjoying staff discounts and a structured environment focused on quality and excellence.
