Chef/Cook

  • Lake Road Brunch
  • Keswick, Cumbria
  • Oct 10, 2025
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

We are looking for a creative, passionate, and enthusiastic chef to join our amazing dedicated team Lake Road Brunch.

Located in the heart of Keswick, Lake Road Brunch is a very popular contemporary brunch bar serving up to 240 covers per day in peak times. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, close team dynamic and work ethic, offering a distinctive brunch experience. We offer a diverse homemade menu alongside showstopper American style pancakes.

Notably, we proudly hold a stellar 5-star rating on TripAdvisor, affirming our commitment to providing exceptional dining and service in Keswick.

Work environment includes:

60 cover cafe/bar restaurant.
Clean, modern, custom design kitchen.
Fully licensed bar.
2 x Stacked Rational 6 grid ICombi pro and ICombi Classic ovens.
Large Blue Seal stainless steel hotplate.
2 x 9 litre fryer
No split shifts
Day shifts only

Responsibilities:

Preparing a variety of dishes, cooking them to correct standards and portion sizes.
Manage inventory and order supplies to maintain kitchen efficiency.
Maintain a clean and safe kitchen, ensuring sanitation practises are being met.
Collaborate with front-of-house staff to enhance overall guest satisfaction.
Work as a team to find solutions to real time problems on shift and communicate these effectively.
Report to kitchen Manager.
Work under pressure.

We are looking for a full time Cook/Chef.

Must be able to work weekends/bank holidays.

WE DO NOT OFFER STAFF ACCOMMODATION.

Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Opportunities for advancement within the company (we have multiple sites and brands/ fascias.

If you are willing to try something new, passionate about creating delicious meals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.25 per hour

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
Store discount

Experience:
Kitchen: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person