Sous Chef (Junior)

Accommodation: Onsite (dependent on availability)

Start Date: March 2026

Junior Sous Chef - Another Place, The Lake Kitchen

Another Place Hotels - a place to take your hospitality career to new heights.

We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team. You'll be passionate about good food and have the opportunity to work across two thriving kitchens, learning from our exceptional Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef with smooth kitchen operation.
• Prepare, cook, and portion all dishes to high standards of quality and quantity.
• Assist with team management, support and train chefs as required.
• Ensure efficient stock procurement, accurate receipt handling, and proper storage.
• Keep working areas clean and maintain a safe environment for the team and guests, following health and safety policy.
• Report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform and any required protective clothing, and maintain specified grooming standards.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledgeable of ingredients and able to use them creatively.
• Team player with a belief in collaboration.
• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen.
• Effective stock rotation skills to avoid waste.
• Creative menu development, creation, and implementation.
• Ability to train, guide and support Chef de Partie level chefs and kitchen porters.
• Excellent timekeeping for food monitoring and quality assurance.
• Previous similar establishment experience.
• Strong knowledge of core culinary techniques.
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns.
• Interest and passion for the food industry.
• Strong awareness of catering trends.
• International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types (desirable).
• Financial awareness.
• IT/computer proficiency.
• Responsible and calm under pressure.
• Passion for our team and the greater environment.

What We Offer

• Freshly supplied and laundered uniform.
• Straight shifts over a 45 hour working week.
• Overtime paid at an hourly rate.
• Beautiful location - on the shores of Ullswater.
• Excellent career prospects in a growing organisation.
• Special rates for you, friends and family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel.
• Team discounts on treatments in the Swim Club.
• Team social events throughout the year.
• Team assistance scheme with a helpline for support on mental health and financial matters.

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we support our team's personal and professional goals.

If you would love to join us as a Junior Sous Chef, apply now and be part of our journey at The Lake, a wonderful place to work.