Sous Chef - Live In

The Wateredge Inn; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food

Room bookings discount

Accommodation provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Award-winning employer

Job summary

The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join its lakeside kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fresh, high-quality dishes that showcase the best of local produce and seasonal ingredients.

In a fast-paced environment you’ll lead a talented team, manage stock and supplier orders, cost menus, and maintain hygiene and food safety standards while keeping the dining experience smooth for guests.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef with strong leadership and kitchen management experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Passion for fresh, quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence, ensuring smooth daily service.
• Manage stock control and ordering from nominated suppliers.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and hygiene to meet safety standards.
• Contribute to menu development and cost controls.
• Foster strong working relationships with kitchen, front-of-house and management teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Costing knowledge

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Set in an idyllic lakeside location, The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside boasts one of the most stunning settings in the Lake District. Its beer garden, right on the shores of Lake Windermere, offers breath-taking views of the water and surrounding landscape, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

You’ll fit right inn

As Sous Chef, you’ll be atthe heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh,quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with theHead Chef, you’ll help maintain consistent excellence across all areas of thekitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role.

From managing a talentedteam to contributing to menu development and costing, you’ll play a vital rolein shaping the guest experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, stayingcalm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skillsenable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, andmanagement teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Beyond cooking, your rolewill include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering fromnominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You’ll take charge inthe Head Chef’s absence, confidentlymanaging the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

If you’re energised by achallenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence,you’ll fit right inn...

This role gave Telethe opportunity to collaborate closely with a team.

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation.

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.