Sous Chef - Live In

The Inn Collection Group; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and award-winning team as a Sous Chef at a renowned pub company in the picturesque Lake District. This role offers the chance to work with fresh, quality ingredients while managing a talented kitchen team. You'll play a key role in menu development, stock control, and ensuring excellence in every dish. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy unique perks, including discounts and accommodation options, while contributing to a company that values respect and warmth in hospitality.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthdays

50% off food at any of our Inns

Paid breaks

Discounted room bookings

Employee Assistance Programme

Tips sharing (Tronc)

Colleague accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and costing.

Skills

Team Management

Menu Development

Stock Control

Interpersonal Skills

Culinary Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

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 focus, 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 (tips) — a way to share tips among staff.
• 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.

Located in the heart of Ambleside, the Lake District's walking capital, The Temperance Inn offers a lively atmosphere surrounded by stunning mountain views and charming winding streets. Once a temperance establishment in the 1800s, today it’s the perfect place to unwind, enjoy a drink, and soak in the vibrant energy of this beautiful lakeside town.

You’ll fit right in

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 in...

This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen team member roles: https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation — click the link to learn more: https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/live-inn