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.