Job Description

Award winning Lake District seaside Fish and Chip takeaway and restaurant seeking a seasonal Manager / Head Fryer with on-site accommodation available and an achievable bonus scheme.

An exciting opportunity has become available at our shop in the stunning Lake District right by the sea. The shop benefits from being coastal whilst also having the mountains just a few miles away (you can see them from the shop). The role is to be our Head Fryer and Manager over the 2026 season from mid-April until late September, where the week runs from Wednesday to Sunday meaning you'll always have two days off. The average amount of hours is 46 per week over the season, with the shop being open more in the Summer holidays. There's also accommodation available if required, staff discount, free hire of outdoor adventure kit and a bonus scheme.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in then please get in touch. We are looking for someone with experience in the hospitality sector who has worked in a busy customer-facing environment and ideally has some experience of managing people, food and operations.

The interview process will include an initial video call, formal interview and a paid trial shift.

Please apply using your CV and a specific cover letter for this role to hello@saltfishandchips.co.uk

Full training will be provided and the successful candidate will be able and expected to carry out the below tasks in the below areas:

Food preparation and cooking to quality standards

Prepare potatoes each day ready for service Prepare fish (cutting, rotating and storing) Prepare other food items such as fish cakes, tartare sauce, gravy, mushy peas, curry, pies, seafood, chicken and some other homemade dishes Checking food for quality at points throughout the service Filtering cooking oil each day

Health and Hygiene in line with Environment Health and SFBB

Recording Fridge & Freezer Temperatures Keeping all areas and equipment clean and sanitised Temperature probing food and recording temperatures Updating and managing Allergen information Keeping daily and monthly information sheets Managing rotation including labelling

Managing stock and orders

Ordering and storing stock Managing best before dates Keeping safe and accessible storage

Managing staff and general operations

Manage the Rota and any staff holidays Supporting and supervising other staff in their roles Maintaining staff and customer rapport Reporting into the shop owner

Accommodation:

If accommodation is required, this must be taken throughout the whole of the seasonal contract. This is charged at a reduced rate of 100 per week including all bills and will be deducted from your salary each month. Accommodation is a newly decorated, private, secure double room above the shop with access to a full kitchen and shared shower room. Free car parking is also available just outside the shop.

Bonus scheme:

The bonus is related to google reviews and will be payable at the end of the seasonal contract. This scheme allows you to earn 500 per .1 of a star that is increased. We currently sit at 4.4 so an increase to 4.5 that lasts until the end of the seasonal contract would mean a 500 bonus is payable.

Benefits include:

15.50 per hour

Holiday pay

Staff discount

Full training

Free access to bikes, paddleboards and kayaks through our sister company.

Please apply using your CV and a specific cover letter for this role to hello@saltfishandchips.co.uk

Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 24 weeks

Pay: 15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 42 - 54 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking
Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2026
Expected start date: 15/04/2026