Junior Sous Chef

Are you passionate about creating beautiful spaces and delivering exceptional service? Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, proudly awarded Two Michelin Keys, offers an exceptional standard of hospitality in the heart of the Lake District.

⭐Junior Sous Chef – SOURCE

Join the team at SOURCE, our elegant, ingredient‑led restaurant celebrating thoughtful cooking and exceptional hospitality. We’re looking for a full‑time Junior Sous Chef who brings strong technical skill, composure, and a confident, organised presence to the kitchen. You’ll support the senior team, lead your section with precision, and help drive the consistent execution of refined, seasonal dishes. With a calm, disciplined approach and a commitment to craftsmanship, you’ll play a key role in guiding the brigade and delivering the thoughtful, immersive dining experience that defines SOURCE.

Salary: £36,750 per year

Gratuities: £526 per month (average)

About being a Junior Sous in SOURCE at Gilpin

Set within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, celebrated for exceptional hospitality, refined presentation, and warm, personalised service.

SOURCE is a refined, ingredient‑led restaurant where seasonality, precision, and technical excellence shape every dish. Working within a Michelin‑star kitchen environment, the team delivers an elevated, immersive dining experience built on craftsmanship, organisation, and meticulous attention to detail. With a calm, disciplined rhythm and a commitment to exceptional produce, SOURCE is a destination for chefs who value creativity, consistency, and professional growth.

We’re seeking a skilled, motivated, and forward‑thinking Junior Sous Chef to join the SOURCE kitchen brigade. In this role, you’ll support the senior team in leading service, managing sections, and ensuring every dish reflects SOURCE’s ingredient‑focused philosophy. You’ll oversee mise en place, guide Chef de Parties, and contribute to menu development with a balance of creativity, discipline, and technical finesse. You’ll play a key role in maintaining Michelin‑level standards, driving organisation and cleanliness, and modelling the calm, structured working rhythm that defines the SOURCE kitchen. This position is ideal for a chef with ambition, leadership potential, and a desire to refine their craft within a high‑performing, supportive environment.

🍽️ Your Role as JUNIOR SOUS:

• Leads kitchen sections with exceptional organisation and consistency, ensuring full readiness for Michelin‑level service. 
• Prepares, cooks, and presents fine‑dining dishes with precision, creativity, and SOURCE’s signature attention to detail. 
• Assists the Sous Chef and Head Chef with menu development, service coordination, and daily operations in a high‑performance Michelin kitchen. 
• Coaches and develops junior chefs through clear instruction, demonstrations, and constructive feedback to elevate brigade skill levels.
• Maintains outstanding hygiene, organisation, and food‑safety standards, ensuring full compliance with due‑diligence and Michelin‑level requirements.  
• Drives a collaborative, professional, and supportive team environment across the brigade. 
• Works closely with the restaurant and front‑of‑house teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.

🎓 What You Bring

• Proven experience in fine dining, ideally within Michelin‑starred or award‑winning restaurants, demonstrating advanced culinary discipline and service excellence.
• Confident in leading a kitchen section with organisation, calmness, and precision, ensuring smooth service and consistent dish execution.
• Strong culinary skills with the ability to prepare and present dishes to Michelin‑level standards, showcasing mastery of techniques and flavour balance.
• Skilled at coaching and uplifting junior chefs through structured guidance, clear communication, and positive, professional leadership.
• Maintains exceptional hygiene, food safety, and compliance, consistently driving high standards across all kitchen operations.
• Brings curiosity, creativity, and a genuine passion for food, contributing fresh ideas and continuous improvement to menu development.
• Committed to personal and professional development within a modern, forward‑thinking restaurant that champions local produce and innovative culinary approaches.

💼 What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a team who excel at teamwork and exceptionally high standards. 
• A stunning work environment in a Michelin Key-awarded hotel.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Meals on shift, uniform, generous gratuities.
• The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars, and two Michelin Keys.
• The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.
• You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession, the authenticity of human relations and the promotion of local traditions.

Bring your passion for exceptional hospitality to Gilpin – if you’re ready to bring drive, skill, and steady hands to a fast‑paced, high‑performing kitchen brigade, we’d love to hear from you.