Junior Sous Chef

Job Description

At SOURCE at the Gilpin, we craft exceptional dining experiences rooted in sustainability, creativity, and the beauty of the Lake District. Our Michelin‑starred, 4 AA Rosette kitchen is a place of passion and purpose, built on exquisite produce, bold flavours, and precise execution. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen brigade and support the senior team in delivering world‑class cuisine.

The Junior Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in leading sections, supporting menu development, and ensuring the smooth, consistent operation of a Michelin‑level kitchen. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical ability, natural leadership, and an unwavering commitment to quality, organisation, and food safety.

🌱 What You’ll Be Doing as Junior Sous:

• Leads sections, and oversees and operates designated sections to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency.

• Executes Michelin‑Level Dishes - prepares, cooks, and presents dishes with precision, creativity, and SOURCE’s signature attention to detail.

• Supports Senior Chefs and assists the Sous and Head Chef with menu development, service coordination, and daily kitchen operations.

• Trains, mentors, guides and develops junior chefs, providing clear instruction, demonstrations, and constructive feedback.

• Maintains standards and upholds the highest levels of hygiene, organisation, and food safety, ensuring compliance with all due‑diligence requirements.

• Drives team culture and contributes to a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment across the brigade.

• Collaborates across teams, always working closely with the restaurant team to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

🎓 What You Bring:

• Fine Dining Experience, ideally with a background in Michelin‑starred or high‑level environments.

• Section Leadership - confident in running a section with organisation, calmness, and precision.

• Technical excellence and strong culinary skills and the ability to execute dishes to Michelin‑level standards.

• Team Development — supports and uplifts junior chefs through guidance, structure, and positive leadership.

• Impeccable Standards, always driving exceptional cleanliness, safety, and compliance at all times.

• Curiosity and creativity, with a genuine love of food, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Growth mindset with a desire to develop within a forward‑thinking, modern restaurant built around local produce with a twist.

Additional Information

🌟 What We Offer:

• The chance to work alongside a team of passionate professionals.

• A supportive, dynamic and creative environment.

• Opportunities for growth and development within the Gilpin family.

• Career development within a Michelin-starred environment

• Meals on shift, uniform, and generous gratuities.

• A stunning Lake District setting that inspires every day.

• 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.

If you’re driven to grow within a team that delivers Michelin‑level dining and pushes culinary boundaries, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Salary: £36,750

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being £526 per month.

Hours: 50 hours per week.

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel