Head Chef - Spring Inn

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

Job summary

A family-owned brewery with nearly 200 years of history is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Rochdale. The role requires a passionate culinary leader that excels in maintaining high standards, motivating staff, and overseeing daily kitchen operations. This opportunity offers competitive rewards and career progression in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Benefits

Annual profit share

Realistic bonus potential

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food while on shift

Discounted stays in hotels

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Access to JW BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading a kitchen team.
• Passionate about cooking and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high kitchen standards and oversee daily operations.
• Motivate the kitchen team and ensure meal presentation meets specifications.
• Implement effective stock control practices.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Team Motivation

Stock Control

Job description

Head Chef Vacancy

We are looking for a Head Chef to 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 Assistance 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 ensuring that kitchen standards are maintained to the very 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
• 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 is 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.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together