Head Chef: Lead, Create & Grow in 5-Star Kitchen

Blue Bell; Eccles; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Cash tips and tronc

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual profit share

30% food and drink discount

50% off food on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

Enhanced parental policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across our pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales. You will maintain the highest standards, create dishes to specification and control stock.

You’ll mentor the team, develop in-house specials, ensure 5* scores on the doors, and drive service excellence while managing daily operations. This role offers career progression and access to staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership of kitchen teams with high standards
• Stock control and cost awareness
• Mentoring and developing kitchen staff
• Ability to create and curate specials menus

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to maintain highest standards
• Cook and present dishes to specification
• Manage stock, portions and waste to achieve targets
• Mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Create in-house specials and seasonal menus
• Ensure daily operations achieve 5* Scores on the doors

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across our pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales. You will maintain the highest standards, create dishes to specification and control stock.

You’ll mentor the team, develop in-house specials, ensure 5* scores on the doors, and drive service excellence while managing daily operations. This role offers career progression and access to staff benefits.