Junior Sous Chef: Michelin-Star Kitchen, Lake District

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Generous gratuities

On-site parking

Staff transport provided

Relocation assistance may be available

Discounted or free food

Job summary

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District is seeking a talented Junior Sous or Sous Chef to join SOURCE at the Gilpin. You will support the Head Chef in a Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette kitchen, delivering exceptional dining experiences rooted in sustainability and locality.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring junior chefs, kitchen organisation, and ongoing menu development, with a focus on using local produce with a twist.

Qualifications

• Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
• Deep understanding and respect for ingredients, provenance, and sustainability.
• Passion for continuous learning and culinary excellence.
• Calm under pressure, with an eye for detail and consistency.
• Charismatic presence and a genuine love for hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A desire to grow within a forward-thinking, modern restaurant built around using local produce with a twist.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Head Chef and senior team in leading a high-performing brigade.
• Upholds SOURCE’s commitment to sustainability and seasonality.
• Contributes to menu development with a focus on innovation and locality.
• Maintains impeccable standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Mentors junior chefs and fosters a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture.
• Manages ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Hospitality ethos

Tools

Stock control software

Job description

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District is seeking a talented Junior Sous or Sous Chef to join SOURCE at the Gilpin. You will support the Head Chef in a Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette kitchen, delivering exceptional dining experiences rooted in sustainability and locality.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring junior chefs, kitchen organisation, and ongoing menu development, with a focus on using local produce with a twist.