


Job Ref: ROB2426
Branch: The Crown Inn
Location: The Crown Inn, Coniston
Salary/Benefits: £10.85 - £14.50, plus Tronc and excellent benefits package
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 14/08/2026
Closing date: 14/09/2026
Chef
Looking for a kitchen where your ideas are valued, your development matters and your team feels like family?
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join the team at Robinsons.
If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love creating quality dishes and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What's you'll enjoy in return ?
About the role
As Chef, you'll play an important part in delivering high-quality food and memorable dining experiences for our guests.
Working alongside a close-knit kitchen team, you'll help maintain high standards, support service across busy periods and bring energy, creativity and consistency to every shift.
At Robinsons, we know work-life balance matters. That's why we offer flexible shift patterns wherever possible, helping you balance work with what matters most.
Why Cumbria?
This is more than just your next role it's the chance to build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Set against the backdrop of some of the UK's most stunning scenery, Cumbria offers the perfect balance between work and lifestyle. From the lakes and fells of the Lake District to its vibrant market towns and welcoming communities, it's a place where you can truly make the most of your time both in and out of work.
Whether you're spending your days off hiking, cycling, paddleboarding or simply exploring the area's charming villages and independent cafés, adventure and relaxation are always close by. With a strong sense of community, shorter commutes and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, it's easy to see why so many people choose to call Cumbria home.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your hospitality career in a location that offers something genuinely special, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Robinsons family
This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
If you're passionate about great food and ready for your next challenge, apply today and start your next chapter with a warm and welcoming family business with a proud heritage, where your contribution really matters.
Situated in the heart of the English Lake District in the picturesque village of Coniston sits the Crown – a traditional inn offering guests an authentic English pub experience. Set amongst the beautiful landscape of streams and mountains, the Crown Inn has benefitted from a recent refurbishment.
There are now thirteen guest bedrooms to enjoy and if you are lucky to get a room at the back of the Inn, you can wake up to the breath-taking view of The Old Man of Coniston from the window.
There is also a cosy private dining area, seating up to eight guests.
The new look Crown Inn boasts artistic flair and local inspiration you can see across both the pub restaurant and bedrooms.

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