SOUS CHEF

Sous Chef

BAHA is a multi-level Asian BBQ and grill restaurant, cocktail bar, and live music venue in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. We're a 2026 Cumbria Tourism Awards finalist for Casual Dining and hold a 5-star food hygiene rating.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the overall running of the kitchen
• Run shifts independently when the Executive Chef is not on site
• Lead the team during service and maintain control under pressure
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food at volume across a demanding menu
• Manage prep, organisation, and service flow
• Support GP control and reduce waste
• Set standards and hold the team accountable
• Ensure hygiene, compliance, and structure at all times

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Confident leading a team and running a shift independently
• Calm, clear, and in control under pressure
• Strong communicator who sets the tone during service
• Owner of consistency and care about standards
• Knowledgeable on food safety and hygiene (Level 2 minimum)
• Available for evenings, weekends, and peak periods

Preferred

• Experience working within an Asian BBQ, grill, or similar cuisine-led kitchen
• Technology-first approach to kitchen management and stock systems
• Experience managing and developing junior kitchen team members
• Passion for delivering high-quality food consistently across a busy service
• Competent level of English, both spoken and written
• Comfortable being on camera (participation in social media promotion)

Employee Package

• Service charge on top (typically around £1.20 per hour additional)
• Monthly staff tips
• Free meals on shift
• Discounts across all Hargreaves Enterprises venues
• End-of-year staff blow-out party

Training & Development

• Suite of in-house, accredited, and ongoing training for all staff
• Accredited level 2 5 programmes available
• Opportunities to earn while learning with UCAS Degree Apprenticeship
• Culture of encouraging ongoing personal development and technology-first approach