SOUS CHEF

lake view garden bar sous chef job role

BAHA is part of Hargreaves Enterprises and we are a leading hospitality company in the Lake District with a portfolio of 5 destination brands. Ranging from luxury boutique accommodation to stunning cocktails and outstanding views. If our well-known name isn’t what you are looking for on your CV then maybe our commitment to nurturing our staff and them winning awards is of more interest to you. This is all possible because you have access to in-house training, industry-level courses or funded university learning. Finally, if that doesn’t convince you to work for us then maybe our innovative approach will. We use ground-source and air-source to create green heating and cooling all in the name of cutting our carbon footprint and making more sustainable choices. Our work goes further than this though as we work with key suppliers to create more sustainable drinks.

Find out about the Sous Chef role.

As a Sous Chef, you’ll be working at our street food venue BAHA, or our Lake View Garden Bar. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

  • To ensure food production, standards are carried out in a timely fashion

  • To carry out the smooth and efficient running of the section assigned as appropriate.

  • To assist the senior Sous Chef & Head Chef with compiling food orders

  • To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required

  • To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is adhered to

For this role, we are looking for people who are.

  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar role

  • Ability to work under pressure whilst following dish specifications & standards 

  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within the speciality section

  • Assisting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes

  • Assisting with the management of health and safety & risk assessments

  • Assisting with the management of kitchen opening and closing checklists

  • Managing and training any Commis Chefs

  • Assisting the senior staff to Monitor portion and waste control

  • Assisting the senior staff in overseeing the maintenance of the kitchen and & HACCP regulations

  • Competent level of English spoken and written


Ideally, you will have:

  • Knowledge and ability to run a section

  • Ability to work without close supervision

  • Ability to manage Commis Chefs

  • Ability to produce good quality food in all sections with good communication

  • Team management skills

  • High level of attention to detail

  • Good level of numeracy

  • Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you

  • Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes

  • Positive and approachable manner

  • Team player qualities

  • Comfortable with being on camera (we love to celebrate our staff and shout about what we are doing on social media, so we are always looking for volunteers to hog the limelight).


Your Employee Package!

  • Receive your share of the venue’s 7.5% service charge.

  • Monthly staff tips.**

  • Staff meals for £3.00

  • Access to apply for staff accommodation.

  • Discounts within our venues.

  • Carbon zero aspiring employer.

  • Burnt Chef Supporters.

  • End-of-year staff blow-out party.


Find out about the training available.

​​We offer a suite of in-house, accredited and ongoing training for all staff.

  • Be part of our extraordinary academy training programs.

  • Get industry-recognised with accredited level 2-5 programs available.

  • Be a part of a family where we encourage and foster ongoing personal development, sharing best practices, out the box thinking and a technology-first approach.

  • Opportunity to earn whilst you learn with our UCAS Degree Apprenticeship.


Discover more about us:

@hargreavesenterprisesltd | hargreavesenterprises.com

@thefizzytarte | thefizzytarte.com

@bahabowness | bahabowness.com

@lakeviewgardenbar | lakeviewgardenbar.com

@thecranleighboutique | thecranleigh.com

@bornoisy | bahabowness.com/born-noisy


Join our family and become a star player at one of our destination businesses.

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