Sous Chef

Sous Chef

2 AA Rosette Country House Hotel Lake District

£40,000–£45,000 + Tips

Live-In Accommodation Available Strong Brigade Long-Term Stability

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef to join a long-established 2 AA Rosette country house hotel in the heart of the Lake District.

This is a genuinely strong kitchen team led by a long-standing Head Chef with over 17 years at the property, operating with consistency, stability, and a clear focus on quality seasonal food rather than overly complicated, trend-driven cooking.

The hotel has expanded significantly in recent years and now operates with over 40 bedrooms alongside a busy, well-respected restaurant serving refined modern British menus using fresh, seasonal produce.

The Kitchen

2 AA Rosette standard

Modern British, fresh-food menus

Busy but structured service levels (50–80 covers in peak season)

Strong, stable brigade with excellent staff retention

Professional but relaxed working culture

Real input welcomed from senior chefs

This is not a rigid “micro-tweezer” environment — the focus is on consistency, flavour, standards, and strong cooking foundations.

The Role

This position has been newly created to strengthen the senior kitchen structure and support the existing leadership team as the business continues to grow.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and existing Sous Chef, helping oversee day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining standards across all sections.

You will:

Support the Head Chef in leading the brigade during prep and service

Help maintain consistency across all areas of the kitchen

Assist with menu development and seasonal changes

Train, mentor, and support junior chefs

Help manage ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation

Contribute ideas and have genuine creative input within the menu structure

Maintain a calm, organised presence during busy services

This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys a well-run, quality-driven kitchen with strong teamwork and long-term stability.

The Ideal Candidate

Current Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or strong Junior Sous ready to step up

Strong fresh-food background with Rosette experience preferred

Solid cooking foundations and strong organisational skills

Calm, mature approach to service and team management

Passion for quality seasonal produce and modern British cooking

Looking for a long-term role within a stable, respected operation

The kitchen would particularly suit someone who values:

Proper teamwork and kitchen culture

Consistency over ego

A sustainable, long-term hospitality career

The Package

£40,000–£45,000 base salary (depending on experience)

Tips/service charge on top

Live-in accommodation available

Supportive, long-standing brigade

Beautiful Lake District location

Genuine long-term progression and stability

Strong support from ownership and senior management

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected Lake District operation that has built its reputation through consistency, stability, and quality food over many years.

The kitchen is busy, professional, and ambitious — without the burnout culture often associated with more extreme fine-dining environments.

If you are looking for a serious Sous Chef role within a strong Rosette kitchen where your experience, leadership and personality will genuinely be valued, we would love to hear from you.