Sous Chef

Robinsons Brewery; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in Ambleside is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to lead, train, and develop the kitchen brigade while ensuring stringent food safety and cleanliness standards. The role includes exceptional benefits, including competitive salary, discounts, and a supportive working environment aimed at personal growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and tips

25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation

50% off food during shifts

Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers

28 days paid annual leave

Access to a NEST pension

Ongoing personal development

Exceptional in-house and external training

Access to fully paid apprenticeships

Access to wellbeing programs

Healthcare cashplan

Stability in an established family business

Well equipped kitchens

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members.
• Maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Lead the kitchen brigade to achieve success.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Training and Development

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Sous Chef seeking the chance to further your career? Would you prefer to work within a smaller business where your voice is heard and listened to? Do you have the vision and capability to lead the kitchen brigade to success?

If so, read on!!

Responsibilities

Working alongside the Head Chef you will be involved in recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential. You will lead by example and deliver an exceptional standard of cleanliness, adhering to all aspects of Food Safety, Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and Company policy.

Opportunities

There is huge potential for progression within our ambitious and expanding company for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and tips
• A 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation through the employee discount card
• 50% off food during shifts
• Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme
• 28 days paid annual leave and holiday pay.
• Access to a NEST pension
• Ongoing personal development and career progression
• Exceptional training – both in-house and external training
• Access to fully paid apprenticeships for your team
• Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes
• Access to ‘healthcare cashplan’ – affordable monthly medical cover for dental, optical, and other medical / consultation treatments.
• Stability in a family business that has been around since 1838!
• Chef Whites
• Well equipped kitchens - the kit you need!

This is a great opportunity to be part of the family. If you feel you have the desire and skills necessary to succeed as our Sous Chef, then please apply below.