SOUS CHEF
About Lake View Garden Bar
Lake View Garden Bar is one of the busiest venues in Bowness-on-Windermere, with a large outdoor terrace, strong footfall, food service, drinks service and a lively atmosphere throughout the season.
When the weather is good, the venue gets busy quickly. The kitchen needs to be organised, well-prepped and able to deliver consistent food at pace.
We are looking for a Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef, help lead the team, and keep service moving when the pressure builds.
This role is ideal for someone with solid kitchen experience who is ready to take real responsibility within a busy, high-volume hospitality business.
About Hargreaves Enterprises
Lake View Garden Bar is part of Hargreaves Enterprises, a local multi-venue hospitality business based in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Our venues include Lake View Garden Bar, BAHA, The Fizzy Tarté and The Cranleigh Boutique Hotel. Each venue has its own identity, but they all rely on strong teams, high standards and people who care about delivering a great guest experience.
We are not a chain. We are a local business with busy venues, real progression opportunities and a team-focused approach.
About the Sous Chef role
As Sous Chef at Lake View Garden Bar, you will support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
This is not a quiet kitchen. Lake View Garden Bar is busy, seasonal and fast-moving. You will need to stay organised, lead by example, and help keep standards high from prep through to the end of service.
You will be expected to support the kitchen team, run shifts when required, keep sections organised, and help make sure food is delivered consistently during high-volume service.
What you’ll be doing
Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Running shifts when required
Leading the team during service and keeping the kitchen organised
Preparing and delivering food consistently during high-volume service
Managing prep, section setup and service flow
Supporting stock control, ordering and waste reduction
Helping maintain food quality, portion control and presentation standards
Supporting GP control through good organisation and reduced waste
Training and supporting junior members of the kitchen team
Keeping the kitchen clean, structured and compliant
Ensuring food hygiene, allergen and health & safety standards are followed at all times
Communicating clearly with the front-of-house team during service
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with previous kitchen experience who can take responsibility, support the Head Chef and help lead a busy kitchen.
You will need:
Previous kitchen experience is essential
Previous Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef experience is preferred
Strong Chef de Partie candidates may be considered if ready to step up
Experience working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
Confidence running a section and supporting service
Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure
Strong communication and teamwork
A hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in
Good understanding of prep, service flow and kitchen organisation
Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
Level 2 Food Safety preferred
Availability for evenings, weekends, bank holidays and peak periods
Your employee package
£16.00–£17.00 per hour
Full-time, permanent role
Staff accommodation may be available for the right candidate
Free meals on shift
Discounts across Hargreaves Enterprises venues
Company pension
Company events
Employee mentoring programme
Health and wellbeing programme
Ongoing training and development
Industry qualifications and progression opportunities
Supportive management team
Opportunity to grow within a busy local hospitality business
Training and development
We offer in-house training and development across the business, with opportunities to build skills, gain further qualifications and progress within our venues.
For the right person, this role can offer more than just a Sous Chef position. It is an opportunity to join a busy kitchen, build confidence as a leader, and grow within a local hospitality group.
Discover more about us:
@hargreavesenterprisesltd | hargreavesenterprises.com
@thefizzytarte | thefizzytarte.com
@bahabowness | bahabowness.com
@lakeviewgardenbar | lakeviewgardenbar.com
@thecranleighboutique | thecranleigh.com
@bornoisy | bahabowness.com/born-noisy
If you have strong kitchen experience, enjoy a fast-paced service, and are ready to support the Head Chef in leading a busy kitchen, we would like to hear from you.
