Junior Sous Chef

Posted 9 days 11 hours ago by Relais & Châteaux

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Cumbria, Windermere, United Kingdom, LA231
Job Description
What You'll Be Doing as Junior Sous:
  • Leads sections, and oversees and operates designated sections to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency.
  • Executes Michelin Level Dishes - prepares, cooks, and presents dishes with precision, creativity, and SOURCE's signature attention to detail.
  • Supports Senior Chefs and assists the Sous and Head Chef with menu development, service coordination, and daily kitchen operations.
  • Trains, mentors, guides and develops junior chefs, providing clear instruction, demonstrations, and constructive feedback.
  • Maintains standards and upholds the highest levels of hygiene, organisation, and food safety, ensuring compliance with all due diligence requirements.
  • Drives team culture and contributes to a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment across the brigade.
  • Collaborates across teams, always working closely with the restaurant team to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experience.
What You Bring:
  • Fine Dining Experience, ideally with a background in Michelin starred or high level environments.
  • Section Leadership - confident in running a section with organisation, calmness, and precision.
  • Technical excellence and strong culinary skills and the ability to execute dishes to Michelin level standards.
  • Team Development - supports and uplifts junior chefs through guidance, structure, and positive leadership.
  • Impeccable Standards - always driving exceptional cleanliness, safety, and compliance at all times.
  • Curiosity and creativity, with a genuine love of food, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Growth mindset with a desire to develop within a forward thinking, modern restaurant built around local produce with a twist.
What We Offer:
  • The chance to work alongside a team of passionate professionals.
  • A supportive, dynamic and creative environment.
  • Opportunities for growth and development within the Gilpin family.
  • Career development within a Michelin starred environment.
  • Meals on shift, uniform, and generous gratuities.
  • A stunning Lake District setting that inspires every day.
  • The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars, and two Michelin Keys.
  • The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.
  • You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession.

If you're driven to grow within a team that delivers Michelin level dining and pushes culinary boundaries, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Salary: £36,750

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being £526 per month.

Hours: 50 hours per week.

  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Gym membership
  • On site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel