Sous Chef

Website Lakeland Arts

Job Title: Sous Chef

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, with weekend work)

Location:Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeshore Café (part of Lakeland Arts), with potential support at Abbot Hall and Blackwell Arts & Crafts House

Reporting to: Head Chef

Term: Full time, permanent

Purpose

The Sous Chef plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, consistent, and commercially sound catering offer at Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeshore Café. Working closely with the Head Chef, the postholder supports the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation and leads the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.

The role combines hands-on food production with kitchen leadership, operational oversight, and a strong understanding of food safety and cost control. Occasionally, the Sous Chef may also support catering delivery and events at other Lakeland Arts venues, ensuring consistency of standards when required.

You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Read the full job description here

How to apply: send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.

Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.