Head Chef – Live-In Kitchen Leader with Tips & Perks

JW Lees; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Profit share bonus

30% food discount

50% off food on shift

Hotel stay discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

Enhanced parental policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is hiring a Head Chef for the Bluebird Inn in Samlesbury, near Preston and Blackburn. This live-in role includes a 2-bedroom apartment at no charge and a competitive package with tips and a bonus.

You will spearhead menu development, maintain high kitchen standards, and drive exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy health benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow through internal and external training programmes, with a strong focus on team development and industry-leading

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a professional kitchen
• Passion for cooking high-quality dishes
• Strong stock control and cost awareness
• Ability to mentor and develop staff

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen to maintain the highest standards
• Cook great food to specification
• Maintain stock control and cost efficiency
• Motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Mentor and transfer skills to staff
• Be the creative force behind in-house specials
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and achieve top scores
• Inspire the team to serve perfect dishes on time

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Menu development

Mentoring

Creative cooking

Job description

JW Lees is hiring a Head Chef for the Bluebird Inn in Samlesbury, near Preston and Blackburn. This live-in role includes a 2-bedroom apartment at no charge and a competitive package with tips and a bonus.

You will spearhead menu development, maintain high kitchen standards, and drive exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy health benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow through internal and external training programmes, with a strong focus on team development and industry-leading