Careers at The Yan at Broadrayne
Boutique Bistro with Rooms | Grasmere | Lake District | Cumbria | LA22 9RU
Fancy swapping traffic for tarns? Office blocks for fells?
We are a small, award-winning bistro with rooms in the heart of the Lake District, known for proper food, warm service and a team that genuinely likes working together.
If you are good people, work hard and do not take yourself too seriously, you will fit right in.
Send your CV and a short, human covering letter to info@theyan.co.uk
Career Progression in Hospitality
Hospitality is not “just a job”. It is a serious career with global opportunities.
At The Yan at Broadrayne, we support clear progression routes, including:
Commis Chef to Chef de Partie to Senior Chef
General Assistant to Supervisor to Management
Front of House to Operations and Business Development
We believe in emotionally intelligent kitchens, supportive leadership and structured development.
If you are currently enrolled or interested in enrolling at Kendal College or the University of Cumbria and looking for a hospitality apprenticeship, chef apprenticeship or degree placement in the Lake District, tell us in your covering letter.
Send your CV and a short covering letter to info@theyan.co.uk
PART TIME / FULL TIME GENERAL ASSISTANT
Grasmere, Lake District | Flexible 10 to 45 hours | £12.71 to £15.41 per hour inc tips | Live in available
Not into boring? Good. Neither are we.
This is a proper variety role. One shift you might be front-of-house, pouring wine and chatting to guests. Another, you are plating puds, doing prep, or helping turn around our boutique rooms. No two days are the same unless you want them to be.
We will shape the role around the right person.
The Important Bits
Location: Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9RU
Hours: 10 to 45 per week, flexible
Pay: £12.71 to £15.21 per hour
Tips: Approximately an additional £2.70 per hour (Last year, this equated to approximately £6,000 per year extra for a FT employee)
No split shifts
100% of tips shared equally
Perks
Free staff meals while working
Staff discount on food and stays
Full training provided
Supportive team environment
All departments on one site
Retention scheme of up to £300pa
Top notch accomodation
You Are
Positive
Reliable
Happy to muck in
A team player with a sense of humour
Experience helps but attitude matters more.
WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPER
Grasmere, Lake District | Weekend and flexible hours | £12.71 to £15.41 per hour inc tips
If getting your clean on gives you genuine satisfaction, we should talk.
We are looking for detail loving legends to help keep our boutique rooms and self-catering accommodation immaculate. All properties are on one site. No driving around with a hoover in the boot.
Sociable hours. Good vibes. Zero chaos.
The Important Bits
Typical hours Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm
Flexible options available
Pay: £12.71 to £15.21 per hour
Tips: Approximately an additional £2.70 per hour (Last year, this equated to approximately £6,000 per year extra for a FT employee)
100% of tips are shared equally
All properties in one location
Perks
Staff meals
Staff discount
Training provided
Friendly family-run team
You Are
Fast but thorough
Proud of spotless corners
Cheerful and dependable
Experience is great. Pride in your work is better.
HOSPITALITY AND CHEF APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
Earn While You Learn in Grasmere, Cumbria
Looking for a hospitality apprenticeship in the Lake District? Want to train as a chef in Cumbria while earning a full salary?
At The Yan at Broadrayne in Grasmere, we actively support apprentices and students studying culinary arts, hospitality, tourism and management. You can gain real industry experience in an award-winning boutique bistro with rooms while earning £12.71 to £15.21 per hour
This is not unpaid experience. This is proper work, proper training and proper progression.
Chef and Hospitality Apprenticeships with Kendal College
We are happy to work alongside students enrolled at Kendal College on Professional Cookery, Hospitality, Front of House and related apprenticeship programmes.
If you are studying at Kendal College and looking for a chef apprenticeship in Cumbria or a hospitality apprenticeship in the Lake District, we can provide structured workplace training alongside your qualification.
Find out more about relevant courses here:
Kendal College Hospitality and Catering Courses
https://www.kendal.ac.uk/courses/hospitality-and-catering
With us you can:
• Complete your culinary apprenticeship in a real working kitchen
• Train in fresh, seasonal, from scratch cooking
• Develop front of house and guest service skills
• Build confidence, speed and leadership
• Earn £12.71 to £15.21 per hour while you qualify
You graduate with experience, not just a certificate.
University of Cumbria Tourism and Hospitality Degree Placements
Studying Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or Business at the University of Cumbria?
We welcome conversations about work placements, part time roles and development pathways that align with your degree.
Relevant courses can be found here:
University of Cumbria Tourism Courses
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/tourism-management/
University of Cumbria Business and Management Courses
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/business-management/
If you are looking for a hospitality work placement in the Lake District, we can offer real operational exposure in a boutique bistro with rooms in Grasmere.
Instead of graduating with only theory, you could:
• Gain hands on hospitality management experience in Cumbria
• Learn about food margins, cost control and profitability
• Develop team leadership skills
• Understand guest journey and service standards
• Earn a competitive hourly rate while studying
Earn while you learn. Build your CV before you graduate. Avoid unnecessary debt.
