Sous Chef Looking to be part of a restaurant heading for a rosette Location: Ambleside/Windermere/Grasmere Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 basic + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+) Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available Pension & discounts Stunning restaurant, bar & hotel group heading for a rosette 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 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 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 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 £32,000 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 food 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.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Sous Chef Looking to be part of a restaurant heading for a rosette Location: Ambleside/Windermere/Grasmere Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 basic + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+) Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available Pension & discounts Stunning restaurant, bar & hotel group heading for a rosette 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 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 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 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 £32,000 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 food 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.
General Manager Stunning Gastro Pub Location: Kendal Salary: Around £50,000 + excellent bonus, benefits & live-in accommodation We are recruiting for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead a stunning gastro pub, restaurant and bar operation in a beautiful location close to Kendal. Our client is a highly regarded, quality-led operator with a growing portfolio of premium hospitality venues. They are well known for investing in their people, offering real career progression and creating genuinely enjoyable, high-performing workplaces. The site itself is a beautifully refurbished gastro pub offering high-quality, locally sourced food alongside a strong selection of beers, wines and spirits & also has a handful of bedrooms. It trades successfully throughout the day, from relaxed lunches and destination dining through to evening occasions and overnight stays. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong appeal to both locals and visitors alike. The Role: As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring consistently high standards across service, food, drink and guest experience. You will be hands-on, visible on the floor and actively involved in driving the business forward. This is a role for a true hospitality host someone who thrives in a lively food pub environment, enjoys engaging with customers from all walks of life, and is passionate about creating a strong community feel while attracting customers travelling to visit the destination, serving great food & drink & delivering excellent commercial results. You will lead, motivate and develop your team, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times while also driving sales, managing costs, and delivering strong GP performance. About You: Experienced General Manager Good longevity in roles Background in quality gastro pubs, food-led pubs or premium restaurant operations Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team Hands-on operator who leads from the front Strong commercial awareness (stock, GP, labour control etc.) Natural host with excellent customer engagement skills Confident, energetic and comfortable in a busy, fast-paced environment Some experience of rooms is an advantage but not essential The Package: Salary around £50,000 depending on experience Excellent bonus structure and benefits Live-in accommodation available Genuine long-term career progression This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, people-focused operator offering autonomy, support and real career development within a high-quality hospitality environment. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive and rewarding company, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV for consideration.
May 13, 2026
Full time
General Manager Stunning Gastro Pub Location: Kendal Salary: Around £50,000 + excellent bonus, benefits & live-in accommodation We are recruiting for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead a stunning gastro pub, restaurant and bar operation in a beautiful location close to Kendal. Our client is a highly regarded, quality-led operator with a growing portfolio of premium hospitality venues. They are well known for investing in their people, offering real career progression and creating genuinely enjoyable, high-performing workplaces. The site itself is a beautifully refurbished gastro pub offering high-quality, locally sourced food alongside a strong selection of beers, wines and spirits & also has a handful of bedrooms. It trades successfully throughout the day, from relaxed lunches and destination dining through to evening occasions and overnight stays. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong appeal to both locals and visitors alike. The Role: As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring consistently high standards across service, food, drink and guest experience. You will be hands-on, visible on the floor and actively involved in driving the business forward. This is a role for a true hospitality host someone who thrives in a lively food pub environment, enjoys engaging with customers from all walks of life, and is passionate about creating a strong community feel while attracting customers travelling to visit the destination, serving great food & drink & delivering excellent commercial results. You will lead, motivate and develop your team, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times while also driving sales, managing costs, and delivering strong GP performance. About You: Experienced General Manager Good longevity in roles Background in quality gastro pubs, food-led pubs or premium restaurant operations Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team Hands-on operator who leads from the front Strong commercial awareness (stock, GP, labour control etc.) Natural host with excellent customer engagement skills Confident, energetic and comfortable in a busy, fast-paced environment Some experience of rooms is an advantage but not essential The Package: Salary around £50,000 depending on experience Excellent bonus structure and benefits Live-in accommodation available Genuine long-term career progression This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, people-focused operator offering autonomy, support and real career development within a high-quality hospitality environment. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive and rewarding company, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV for consideration.
Senior Deputy Manager Highly successful stunning Restaurant & Bar/Gastro pub operation Beautiful location easily commutable from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Altrincham & South Manchester Salary: Up to £35,000 + Bonus + excellent TRONC & tips plus incentives etc Future progression to GM with a successful, established but still growing operator. Desirable company that really look after their people. My client is a quality operator with a stunning growing portfolio of quality operations & is looking for a strong ambitious Senior Deputy Manager with great attention to detail & a great passion for food & wines. The successful candidate will have a background running a fresh food high end gastro/food pub or restaurant operation. In the role as Senior Deputy Manager you will ensure that the highest standards of customer service are maintained in each site whilst being happy to get stuck in & be hands-on driving sales and ensuring that food & drinks are presented to the highest standard. We are looking for someone who is a real 'mine host', who loves being behind the bar chatting to customers from all walks of life and being part of the community. We are looking for someone with great energy and dynamism who is keen to prove themselves. The operation is refurbished to a very high standard and serve an array of good quality wholesome locally-sourced dishes as well as great beers, wines & spirits. Whether you are there for a tasty lunch or a sumptuous evening meal or are visiting the operation for a special occasion, the operation has something for everyone & all ages & with fantastic fine dining rooms, the operation is consistently busy with both dinners, events & weddings. The pub is highly successful as areal dining destination pub with more of a bistro feel & also is busy with regulars and is warm & inviting. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress & forge a successful career with a great company. This award-winning company really look after their people and have a great reputation & everything they do is a success so this is a great opportunity for the right person. Requirements: Strong Deputy Manager from a high quality Gastro Pub or good quality food pub ready to take on more responsibility managing pub operations, private dining etc , working closely with the General Manager. The role would suit someone from an independent gastro pub background or a mixture of independent & quality branded gastro pubs or restaurants The role would also suit someone who has worked for one of the quality larger gastro pub & is looking for join a smaller, very successful group where they can really make a name for themselves and have more autonomy. Experience of running a good quality fresh food operation The ability to manage, lead, motivate & train a team Committed to providing the highest standards of customer service Strong back of house skills - Delivering GPs, controlling stock etc Strong personality - professional but also a great host with the ability to speak to customers at all levels and from all walks of life to promote the business and drive repeat business Hands-on & self-motivated - happy to get stuck in where necessary, whether its behind the bar chatting to customers or on the floor A real passion for both food & drink -someone who feels comfortable talking about wines & who has a good knowledge of both food & drink. Salary Package: The starting salary is around £34,000 depending on experience. There is also a bonus & an excellent TRONC system, tips, benefits and future progression as well as various exciting company incentives, trips and great support. If you have the right experience & are looking to join a great company then please send your CV .
May 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Deputy Manager Highly successful stunning Restaurant & Bar/Gastro pub operation Beautiful location easily commutable from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Altrincham & South Manchester Salary: Up to £35,000 + Bonus + excellent TRONC & tips plus incentives etc Future progression to GM with a successful, established but still growing operator. Desirable company that really look after their people. My client is a quality operator with a stunning growing portfolio of quality operations & is looking for a strong ambitious Senior Deputy Manager with great attention to detail & a great passion for food & wines. The successful candidate will have a background running a fresh food high end gastro/food pub or restaurant operation. In the role as Senior Deputy Manager you will ensure that the highest standards of customer service are maintained in each site whilst being happy to get stuck in & be hands-on driving sales and ensuring that food & drinks are presented to the highest standard. We are looking for someone who is a real 'mine host', who loves being behind the bar chatting to customers from all walks of life and being part of the community. We are looking for someone with great energy and dynamism who is keen to prove themselves. The operation is refurbished to a very high standard and serve an array of good quality wholesome locally-sourced dishes as well as great beers, wines & spirits. Whether you are there for a tasty lunch or a sumptuous evening meal or are visiting the operation for a special occasion, the operation has something for everyone & all ages & with fantastic fine dining rooms, the operation is consistently busy with both dinners, events & weddings. The pub is highly successful as areal dining destination pub with more of a bistro feel & also is busy with regulars and is warm & inviting. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress & forge a successful career with a great company. This award-winning company really look after their people and have a great reputation & everything they do is a success so this is a great opportunity for the right person. Requirements: Strong Deputy Manager from a high quality Gastro Pub or good quality food pub ready to take on more responsibility managing pub operations, private dining etc , working closely with the General Manager. The role would suit someone from an independent gastro pub background or a mixture of independent & quality branded gastro pubs or restaurants The role would also suit someone who has worked for one of the quality larger gastro pub & is looking for join a smaller, very successful group where they can really make a name for themselves and have more autonomy. Experience of running a good quality fresh food operation The ability to manage, lead, motivate & train a team Committed to providing the highest standards of customer service Strong back of house skills - Delivering GPs, controlling stock etc Strong personality - professional but also a great host with the ability to speak to customers at all levels and from all walks of life to promote the business and drive repeat business Hands-on & self-motivated - happy to get stuck in where necessary, whether its behind the bar chatting to customers or on the floor A real passion for both food & drink -someone who feels comfortable talking about wines & who has a good knowledge of both food & drink. Salary Package: The starting salary is around £34,000 depending on experience. There is also a bonus & an excellent TRONC system, tips, benefits and future progression as well as various exciting company incentives, trips and great support. If you have the right experience & are looking to join a great company then please send your CV .
