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Were looking for an accomplished Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the team at a stunning luxury country house hotel in Cumbria. Set amongst beautiful gardens and rolling countryside, this elegant property is home to an acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant alongside a relaxed brasserie, creating a fantastic destination for guests who appreciate exceptional food and warm, polished hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to work within the Michelin-starred restaurant, helping oversee a front-of-house team of 10+ while also having some responsibility across the brasserie. With genuine scope for progression, this is a brilliant next step for someone ambitious to grow within luxury hospitality. Whats in it for you? £38,000 per annum plus £2,000 service charge Temporary live-in accommodation 45-hour working week Work within an established Michelin-starred dining operation Helping lead and develop a front-of-house team of 10+ Genuine opportunities for progression Your day-to-day will include: Helping lead the day-to-day operation of the Michelin-starred restaurant Overseeing the restaurant team and ensuring service runs seamlessly Supporting and overseeing the hotels brasserie operation Maintaining exceptional standards of service and attention to detail Training, mentoring and developing the front-of-house team Were looking for someone who: Has a strong background in fine dining and ideally Michelin-level restaurants Is a confident and engaging leader who enjoys developing a team Combines polished service standards with a warm and personable approach This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a beautiful country house hotel with serious culinary credentials. If you love the detail of fine dining, enjoy leading a brilliant team and are looking for a role with genuine progression, wed love to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE. TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef Prestigious Independent School Monday to Friday Term Time Only 41.4 Weeks Per Year £30,006 per annum Why Join Us? At Lodestone House , we're proud to be one of the UK's leading providers of catering and support services to independent schools. We create exceptional dining experiences through fresh, innovative food, outstanding hospitality and a genuine passion for service. We invest in our people, providing ongoing training, career development and opportunities to grow within our business. If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for an exciting role with an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Our Benefits We believe in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our teams. Our benefits include: Monday to Friday working pattern Term time only (41.4 weeks per year) Contributory pension scheme Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Supermarket discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets Cash rewards every time you spend with participating retailers Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes Discounts and offers that can be shared with your friends and family The Role As Head Chef , you'll lead a talented kitchen team within a prestigious independent school, delivering exceptional fresh food across a busy and varied catering operation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll inspire your team, maintain the highest culinary standards and ensure every meal exceeds customer expectations. What You'll Be Doing Leading the day-to-day operation of a busy and diverse kitchen. Planning, organising and directing the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious, high-quality food. Inspiring, coaching and developing your kitchen team to achieve outstanding results. Taking a hands-on approach to food production while maintaining exceptional presentation and quality. Delivering a range of catering services across multiple outlets within a complex environment. Driving sales and customer satisfaction through seasonal menus, promotions and innovation. Managing food purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships to maximise value. Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, HACCP and COSHH legislation. Monitoring food costs, labour and budgets to achieve strong financial performance. Reducing waste and driving continuous improvements across the kitchen operation. About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading from the front. You'll have: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume catering environment. Outstanding culinary skills with a passion for fresh, seasonal food. Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A calm, organised and positive approach under pressure. Strong commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, food costing and gross profit management. Good IT and numerical skills. A proactive approach to reducing waste and improving efficiency. A thorough understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH and health & safety requirements. A genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience every day. If you're ready to lead a passionate team, showcase your culinary creativity and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance in a prestigious independent school environment, we'd love to hear from you. About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2807/97508001/52816217/R/SU #Lodestone House Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT