Senior Sous Chef

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.
The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Set in an idyllic lakeside location, The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside boasts one of the most stunning settings in the Lake District. Its beer garden, right on the shores of Lake Windermere, offers breath-taking views of the water and surrounding landscape, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll have a key role in driving the kitchen forward, bringing leadership, innovation, and precision to everything you do.

From leading a talented team to driving menu development, costing, and GP performance, you’ll ensure consistency, creativity, and profitability across every service. You’ll mentor and inspire junior chefs, setting the tone for a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence, while embedding efficient systems that keep the kitchen performing at its very best.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while ensuring service runs seamlessly. Your strong leadership and interpersonal skills will enable you to build excellent relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, working in partnership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Alongside culinary responsibilities, you’ll take ownership of operational priorities, including stock control, supplier management, and rigorous food safety standards. You’ll also step up in the Head Chef’s absence, confidently leading the kitchen, driving commercial results, and upholding the highest standards day in, day out.

If you’re energised by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in raising the bar, you’ll fit right inn...

This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen team member roles. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.