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Sous Chef

The Lakes Distillery
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Cockermouth, Cumberland CA13, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Lakes Distillery is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team as they grow into a luxury single malt whisky business.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, focusing on guest-focused hospitality and menu creation.
  • Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, reliability, and exceptional communication abilities, while being comfortable with change.
  • The position offers straight shifts of 40 hours per week, along with a competitive benefits package including gratuities and staff discounts.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role emphasizes a commitment to excellence and teamwork in a progressive culinary environment.

Founded in 2011, The Lakes Distillery has an ambitious vision to become a luxury single malt whisky business. Having reached a significant point in our growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef to join our team on the next phase of our journey.


Working mostly day-time hours with occasional high-end evening events, you will be an integral part of our on-site food & beverage operation. You will work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver exceptional experiences to a wide variety of guests, ensuring service standards are consistently met whilst motivating the team to strive for excellence.


This role is ideal for a committed career chef looking to join a progressive and ambitious team at a pivotal point in our Lakes story.


Desired knowledge, skills, and experience:

  • You will have a passion for guest-focused hospitality, with enthusiasm for creating new and exciting menus reflective of a modern restaurant.
  • You will lead by example with the ability to work collaboratively with your team and the wider business, motivating and inspiring your team with your positive mindset and solutions-first approach.
  • You will be highly reliable, organised and professional, with exceptional communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Being comfortable with change is essential, with the awareness and understanding to pivot where required to meet the needs of a growing business.

Essential skills/experience

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
  • Experience in managing both people and processes
  • Experience in and a clear understanding of stock management processes
  • Ability to work as part of a wider business team as well as under own initiative
  • Must have the right to work within the United Kingdom (required)

Competitive benefits package:

  • Straight shifts, 40 hours per week.
  • Share of gratuities through a Tronc scheme.
  • 25% staff discount in the shop, e-commerce and bistro
  • 50% staff discount in the bistro during shift
  • Full uniform provided.

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