Sous Chef - Live In

The Inn Collection Group; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Development program

Paid breaks

Food discount

Stay £1

Room discount

Spontaneous trips

Family discount

Employee assistance

Give-inn back

Award recognition

Job summary

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere, part of The Inn Collection Group, is opening its doors and seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join from day one. With 55 bedrooms and a food-led operation, you’ll help create exceptional guest experiences in a landmark Lake District setting.

As Sous Chef you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, lead a talented team, and contribute to menu development and costing in a busy, guest-focused kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior line cook in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication with Head Chef, front-of-house and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Assist with menu development and costing.
• Manage stock, ordering and kitchen cleanliness; cover in Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

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.

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.

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, located in the heart of Grasmere.

Whatever your role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences and help establish The Wordsworth Inn as a destination known for outstanding hospitality.

If you're passionate about delivering great service, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be involved in an exciting new opening, we'd love to hear from you.

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...

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