Sous Chef with Pastry Experience

Sous Chef (Strong Pastry Experience Required) Location: Ambleside/Windermere/Grasmere Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 basic + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+) Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available Stunning restaurant. bar & hotel group heading for rosettes A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly respected hospitality operator in the Lake District, known for delivering outstanding food and a consistently high-quality guest experience. Set in a stunning countryside location, this is a busy, multifaceted operation with a thriving restaurant, bar and live events offering, attracting a strong mix of regular trade, walkers, tourists and destination diners all year round. The business has built an excellent reputation over many years and offers a supportive, professional kitchen environment with a strong team culture. The company has a small group of successful sites in the local area & the role will give the opportunity to work across all sites, including hotels & a rosetted restaurant. The company offers a strong, supportive team culture with a real “family feel” & a professional, well-run kitchen environment using locally sourced produce & it has a loyal and consistent customer base with regulars & visitors dining in the restaurants on a regular basis & the role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple sites The Role We are looking for a Sous Chef with strong pastry experience to work closely with the Executive Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will: * Support the Head Chef in managing and organising the kitchen * Consistently deliver high-quality, fresh dishes * Take responsibility for the pastry and dessert offering, using your creativity and expertise * Help maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen * Assist with stock control, ordering, costings and rotas * Support the training, development and motivation of junior chefs * Ensure smooth, efficient service in a busy, high-pressure environment You will also play a key role in menu development, working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Your Responsibilities * Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation * Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef * Develop and execute high-quality pastry and dessert dishes * Maintain excellent kitchen organisation and hygiene standards * Work closely with front of house to ensure a seamless guest experience * Support ongoing development of menus and kitchen standards * Help drive a positive, professional and motivated team environment What are we looking for ? The successful candidate will have: * Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef * Strong background or specialism in pastry and desserts * Experience working in a busy, fresh food environment * Ability to lead a team and run service confidently * Good understanding of kitchen management, stock control and costings * Passion for fresh, seasonal and locally sourced food * Calm, organised and consistent under pressure * Positive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop Package: The starting salary for the role is around £31,000 pus excellent TRONC & tips with the ability to earn well over £40,000. There is also live-in accommodation available in what is a beautiful part of the Lake District & various other benefits, including pension, discounts & the opportunity to develop your career further. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sous Chef with a passion for pastry to join a respected business which is heading to get a rosette, work with great produce, and develop their career within a supportive and ambitious company. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and be part of a strong team in an incredible location, please send your CV