Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Rickerby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Relocation support

Ongoing training and career发展

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious luxury hotel in Cumbria to recruit an ambitious Sous Chef. You'll join a talented kitchen brigade and work alongside an experienced Head Chef to produce refined dishes using seasonal produce in a countryside setting.

This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus tips and live-in accommodation, with relocation support and ongoing training. You'll have clear opportunities for progression within the luxury hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end hotel/quality-driven kitchen.
• Passion for exceptional food and seasonal produce.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Desire to develop and progress in a luxury kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate brigade during service.
• Prepare and deliver dishes to an exceptional standard.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Manage stock and minimize waste.
• Ensure consistency and excellence across every service.
• Support kitchen team for smooth, efficient operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Menu development

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Sous Chef

Location: Cumbria

Salary: £50,000 + Tips + Live-in Accommodation

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a prestigious luxury hotel in Cumbria, looking to recruit an ambitious Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen brigade. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head Chef, producing refined dishes using outstanding seasonal produce in an exceptional countryside setting.

What's in it for you?

• Share of tips
• Relocation support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee discounts
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

Why choose our client?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned luxury hospitality business where exceptional produce, creativity and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do.

You'll be joining a talented and passionate kitchen brigade within a beautiful Cumbrian setting, working alongside an experienced senior team and helping deliver consistently high-quality dining experiences. This is an excellent role for a Sous Chef looking to develop your skills and progress your career within a prestigious hospitality environment.

What's involved?

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the brigade during service
• Preparing and delivering dishes to an exceptional standard
• Assisting with the development and execution of seasonal menus
• Training, mentoring and supporting junior members of the brigade
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety
• Managing stock control and minimising waste
• Ensuring consistency and excellence throughout every service
• Supporting the kitchen team in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation

Sound like the role for you?

We're looking for a Sous Chef who has:

• Experience working within a high-end hotel, restaurant or quality-driven kitchen
• A genuine passion for exceptional food and seasonal produce
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure
• A positive attitude with a desire to continue learning and developing
• Ambition to progress within a prestigious luxury kitchen
• The ability to lead and inspire a team while maintaining high standards

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a prestigious luxury hospitality business in Cumbria, we'd love to hear from you.