Sous Chef - Live In

The Inn Collection Group; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Food discounts at inns

Stay for £1 at inns (Jan–Mar)

Room booking discounts (1/3 off)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside, part of The Inn Collection Group, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Head Chef. You’ll showcase fresh ingredients, support menu development, and uphold high culinary standards in a busy lakeside setting.

You’ll manage a talented kitchen team, control costing, stock, and ordering from nominated suppliers, and ensure cleanliness and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and contribute to menu development.
• Experience with costing and stock control.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with front-of-house and management.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head Chef to maintain high kitchen standards.
• Lead and develop kitchen team; contribute to menu costing.
• Manage stock, ordering from suppliers, and relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and smooth daily operations; cover Head Chef when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Costing

Stock control

Interpersonal skills

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 of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

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

From managing a talented team to contributing to menu development and costing, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the guest experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Beyond cooking, your role will include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You’ll take charge in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.

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

This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team.

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