Job Description

Salary: 35,000 per year

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being 550 per month.

Hours: 50 hours per week

Learn from the best.

Be part of a great team.

Work in a stunning location.

We're looking for a talented junior sous to help run our Lake House kitchen.

Being a chef at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House requires varying degrees of skill and bucket loads of enthusiasm. With three very different kitchens on our beautiful sites - we employ staff with a range of culinary skills and qualifications ranging from creative chefs with Michelin Star experience to our much-needed and hard-working kitchen porters. Every staff member is important in helping to create a smooth and incredible dining experience for our guests.

A Junior Sous Chef at Gilpin Lake House

Assists in the overall management of kitchen operations, including budgeting, staff scheduling, workflow coordination, and ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the kitchen. Oversees food preparation and cooking activities, ensures that dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation. Monitors the cooking process, tastes and adjusts seasonings, and ensures consistency in flavours. Is confident in presenting food to guests and has the ability to explain dishes in a clear, confident and professional manner. Ensures that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the established standards of quality, taste, and presentation. Conducts regular inspections of food items, ensures consistent high standards of plating techniques, and addresses any quality or consistency issues promptly. Contributes to menu planning and development by providing creative ideas, new dish concepts and improvements. Collaborates with the Executive Head Chef in designing and implementing menu changes, seasonal offerings, and special promotions. Helps train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants. Provides guidance on culinary techniques, menu items, and best practices to ensure consistent skill development and professional growth. Oversees inventory control, includes ingredient procurement, stock rotation, and minimising waste. Collaborates with suppliers, monitors ingredient quality and maintains accurate records of inventory levels. Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices. Conducts regular kitchen inspections to maintain a clean, tidy, organised and safe working environment at all times Fosters effective communication and collaboration with other departments. Coordinates with other chefs and staff members to ensure seamless operations, efficient service, and guest satisfaction. Assists in monitoring and controlling food costs, portion sizes, and wastage. Implements strategies to optimise ingredient utilisation, minimise expenses, and maximise profitability while maintaining quality standards. Participates in the planning and execution of special events, banquets, and catering functions. Coordinates with the Executive Head Chef to develop customised menus, oversees food preparation and ensures timely service. Is presentable at all times in clean pressed uniform, with long hair tied back. Attention to personal hygiene is also extremely important.

Skills and experience required for the role

Culinary qualification or experience in a professional kitchen. Food hygiene qualification is essential. Significant previous experience in a professional kitchen, including experience in a leadership role. Strong culinary skills with expertise in various cooking techniques and cuisines. Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage kitchen operations effectively. Leadership abilities to motivate and guide a diverse team of kitchen staff. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes. Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. Creative mindset with a passion for innovation and menu development. Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as per the demands of the establishment. Can act as a First Aid Aider or Fire Warden in the event of an accident or emergency. Physical stamina and dexterity to stand for long periods, lift heavy pots and pans, and perform repetitive tasks.

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

Work hard but really enjoy your days off? There's nowhere better to do that than in the beautiful Lake District. As well as the traditional hospitality jobs at Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, you can also be an accountant, an electrician, a marketeer, and much more... the opportunities are endless!

LOVE & LAUGHTER - WE LOVE WHAT WE DO - JOIN US AS OUR JUNIOR SOUS AT GILPIN LAKE HOUSE

Many of our guests come to Gilpin for very special celebrations, investing time, money, expectations, memories and feelings into their stay with us. Our job is to help create the magic, sowing the seeds for lasting happy memories with five star service, and a lot of love and laughter.

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER - WE WILL TRAIN & DEVELOP YOU

Our aim is to grow and encourage our team to develop from the day they first join us, right through their time with us. We'll give every team member the skills and knowledge they need to do their jobs and will then support them to get the career they want. We are happy, delighted even, when people tell us they want to grow into new or difference roles too.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

SOCIAL

Staff social events, activities and parties throughout the year.

FOOD

Home-cooked meals on shift. A breakfast of toast and cereal is free, and available at all times. We also have snacks and tasty treats available throughout the day.

GYM MEMBERSHIP

Free use of a local gym fitness room and classes, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and hot tub.

TREATS - DINING & HOTEL STAYS

Discounted rates in our restaurants, as well as amazing opportunities to stay at other Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels from just 150 per night!

FRIENDSHIP & FUN

There are around 150 of us in Team Gilpin, but we're not a big international hotel. We love what we do and believe it's important to have a friendly warm atmosphere behind the scenes as well as out front. We are family run with a strong team of managers who really look after, look out for and nurture our teams. We have a lovely, friendly, close-knit team, where great friendships are made (often long term). We believe in enjoying what we do!

Relocation assistance may be available.

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel.

For more information see https://thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/06/2025