Head Chef — Lead & Create with Profit Share

Craigside Manor; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Profit share bonus

Staff discount on food and drink

Discounted stays in JW Lees hotels/inn

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team across a portfolio of pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales. You will drive high standards, curate menus with quality produce, and manage daily kitchen operations end-to-end.

You will mentor staff, develop recipes for in-house specials, and ensure every dish is plated to specification while maintaining stock control and a strong guest experience.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be a dedicated and professional leader ensuring that kitchen standards are maintained to the highest standard.
• Be passionate about cooking great food and ensuring every dish leaves 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.
• 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Stock control

Menu development

Mentoring team

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team across a portfolio of pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales. You will drive high standards, curate menus with quality produce, and manage daily kitchen operations end-to-end.

You will mentor staff, develop recipes for in-house specials, and ensure every dish is plated to specification while maintaining stock control and a strong guest experience.