Live-In Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen at Lakeside Hotel

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Penrith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Share of tips

Staff meals

28 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Sous Chef for a prestigious four-star country house hotel near Penrith, overlooking Ullswater. Salary £35,000 plus a share of tips and live-in accommodation, with opportunities to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional food.

You will work alongside the Head Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards, safety and guest satisfaction while benefiting from staff meals, pension and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an AA Rosette-awarded establishment.
• Confidence across all kitchen sections, including food preparation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellent food quality, preparation and presentation.
• Understanding of food costs, kitchen operations and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to support, coach and develop a team of junior chefs.
• Positive, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food.
• Plan and coordinate kitchen operations alongside senior management.
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive working environment.
• Support recruitment, training and the ongoing development of team members.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations.
• Control costs and drive profitability through effective stock and menu management.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team, front of house and guests.
• Maintain excellent food quality and service standards during busy periods.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently high standards.
• Support and develop junior chefs during preparation and service.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Food quality

Food costs understanding

Coaching & development

Attention to detail

Guest satisfaction

Team collaboration

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Sous Chef for a prestigious four-star country house hotel near Penrith, overlooking Ullswater. Salary £35,000 plus a share of tips and live-in accommodation, with opportunities to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional food.

You will work alongside the Head Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards, safety and guest satisfaction while benefiting from staff meals, pension and other benefits.