Sous Chef

Michelin-Starred Restaurant with Rooms | Cumbria

£38,000–£40,000 + Service Charge
40 Hours | 3 Days Off | Paid Overtime

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms on the Cumbria/Scottish border.

Operating at 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosette level, this is a refined, tasting-menu-led kitchen focused on seasonality, precision and ingredient integrity.

With a small, highly skilled brigade and a 30-cover dining room, the kitchen delivers a focused dining experience built around 4 and 8-course tasting menus, evolving throughout the seasons.

The Kitchen

1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes
30-cover fine dining restaurant
4-day dinner service + limited lunch service
Produce-led menus using the best UK ingredients
Kitchen garden support via sister property
Small, high-performing brigade

This is a kitchen where detail, discipline and consistency are non-negotiable.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen day-to-day, maintaining standards while supporting the continued development of the operation.

You will:

Support and lead the brigade during prep and service
Maintain and elevate food standards across all sections
Assist with menu development and seasonal progression
Take responsibility for ordering, stock control and GP targets
Implement structure, systems and operational improvements
Train, mentor and develop junior chefs
Ensure consistency, organisation and cleanliness across the kitchen

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both technical strength and strong people management.

The Package

£38,000–£40,000 base salary
Equal share of service charge
40-hour contract
3 days off per week
Paid overtime
Private healthcare / health cash plan
Live-in accommodation available (short-term, up to 2 months)
Relocation support available
Staff meals on duty

The Ideal Candidate

Current Sous Chef or strong Senior Sous / Junior Sous ready to step up
Proven background in Michelin or 3 AA Rosette kitchens
Strong leadership and team management ability
Excellent attention to detail and consistency
Organised, structured and calm under pressure
Stable career history
Passion for high-level cooking and continuous improvement

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to:

Join a Michelin-starred kitchen with a focused, manageable service
Work within a small, high-calibre team
Benefit from a genuinely balanced 40-hour contract
Play a key role in maintaining and developing standards at the highest level

If you are a Sous Chef looking for a role that combines technical excellence, leadership responsibility and work-life balance, this is a standout opportunity.