Sous Chef - Live In

Cumbria and Lancashire; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning team as a Sous Chef at The Ullswater Inn, where you’ll deliver exceptional dishes with fresh ingredients. Located in the stunning Lake District, you’ll lead kitchen operations, develop menu ideas, and maintain high standards. This role offers opportunities for growth and comes with excellent benefits, including colleague accommodation and a chance to thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

50% off food at any of our Inns

Reduced accommodation rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Tronc (tips) to staff

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Passion for food and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and staff during shifts.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Contribute to menu development and manage stock control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Team management

Pressure management

Job description

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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) to 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.

The Ullswater Inn boasts a prime location on the southern shore of Ullswater, with breathtaking views of Helvellyn. Situated in the heart of the Lake District, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy unrivalled panoramas across the serene waters of Ullswater and the surrounding landscape.

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