Junior Sous Chef in Penrith

Are you passionate about good food but strung out from long or antisocial hours? Is your culinary imagination firing but your work-life balance failing? 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 also have the opportunity to work across two of our thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a unique insight into different culinary styles and learning from our exceptional Head Chef. Coming back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the heart of our hotel 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.

The hotel is 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 guests’ 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.

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 Junior Sous Chef, 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.

What your days could look like:

• Assist the sous chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
• Prepare, cook and portion all dishes to the hotel’s standards of quality and quantity
• Assist with team management and support and train chefs as need arises
• Ensure effective stock purchase, receipt and storage
• Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
• Help to ensure a safe environment for both the team and guests and adhere to the company’s health and safety policy and procedures
• Report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform and any applicable protective clothing and adhere to specified grooming standards
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested

Knowledge of ingredients and the ability to use them in a creative way:

• Belief in being a team player
• Previous experience of working in a busy kitchen
• Ensure effective stock rotation of all products to avoid unnecessary waste
• Be able to run the pass at all service times successfully
• Develop and create new menus and dishes that are suitable for the operation
• Direct, guide and train the CDP chefs and Kitchen porters in a calm and clear way
• Monitor and check the work carried out by all chefs
• Encourage and motivate the other chefs to create new dishes

Job skills and requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar establishment
• Good culinary knowledge of main categories of cooking
• Good knowledge of English language
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Creative and aware of what trends are in the catering business
• Excellent International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
• Good Financial knowledge
• Responsible

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 our hotels
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• 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
• Straight shifts and 45-hour working week
• Food on duty
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Overtime paid at hourly rate
• Opportunity to learn all aspects of kitchen work
• On top of your salary you can earn up to £2,000 service charge per year, paid monthly

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 here 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.