Sous Chef

Canlis; Windermere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and restaurant in Windermere is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef in leading a Michelin-starred kitchen. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety standards, contributing to menu development, and mentoring junior chefs. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining, an understanding of sustainability, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary alongside gratuities.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Staff meals

Generous gratuities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and respect for ingredients, provenance, and sustainability.
• Passion for continuous learning and culinary excellence.
• Charismatic presence and a genuine love for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Executive Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in leading a high-performing brigade.
• Maintains impeccable standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Mentors junior chefs and fosters a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture.

Skills

Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Calm under pressure, with an eye for detail and consistency

Job description

Company Description

At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

Job Description

At SOURCE at the Gilpin, we craft exceptional dining experiences rooted in sustainability, creativity, and the beauty of the Lake District. Led by Executive Head Chef Ollie Bridgwater (formerly of The Fat Duck), our Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette kitchen is a place of passion and purpose and prides itself on exquisite produce, bold flavours, and precise execution. We’re now seeking a talented Sous Chef to help shape the next chapter of our culinary journey.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supports the Executive Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef 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.
• Mentorsjunior chefs and fosters a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture.
• Manages ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• 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 builtaround using local produce with a twist.

Additional Information

Salary: £40,000

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being £670 per month.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work alongside Ollie Bridgwater and a team of passionate professionals.
• A supportive, dynamic and creative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the Gilpin family.
• Career development within a Michelin-starred environment
• Staff meals, uniform, and generous gratuities.
• A stunning Lake District setting that inspires every day.
• The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars, and two Michelin Keys.
• The prestige of working within two of the world’s most respected hospitality networks: Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.

If you’re ready to bring creativity, energy, and disciplined excellence to every plate, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now: send your CV to [e-mail]
Learn more: https://thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team