Head Chef - Blue Bell

JW Lees; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional brewing company in Manchester is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for maintaining high kitchen standards, mentoring staff, and delivering exemplary dishes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive benefits including profit sharing and discounts.

Benefits

Annual profit share

Realistic bonus potential

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for career progression

Access to BenefitHub discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team at a high standard.
• Ability to maintain kitchen standards and stock control.
• Skills in mentoring and developing culinary talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain high kitchen standards.
• Ensure every dish meets specifications.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and team performance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Passion for cooking

Stock control practices

Team motivation

Mentoring

Creativity

Job description

Head Chef Vacancy

We arelooking fora Head Chefto lead our talented kitchen team

What we offer our Head Chefs

• Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• Realistic bonus potential
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

What a Head Chef does at JW Lees

• You’ll be a dedicated and professional leader ensuing that kitchen standards are maintained to the very highest standard
• Be passionate about cooking great food and ensuring every dish leave the kitchen to specification
• Ensure that excellent stock control practices are maintained
• Motivate your team to perform to the best of their cooking capabilities
• Mentor and develop your team, passing on your skills, knowledge and experience
• Be the creative genius behind the in-house specials
• You will lay the ground rules and have overall responsibility over daily operations within the kitchen ensuring you and your team achieve 5* Scores on the doors
• Your work will be exemplary and will inspire your team to send the perfect dish on time every time.

About JW Lees

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

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