Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Menus, Mentorship & 5-Star Service

JW Lees; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips & tronc

Profit share bonus

Well-equipped kitchen

Staff discounts on food and drink

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at our North West pubs, inns and hotels. You will lead in the Head Chef’s absence, assist with menus, stock and maintaining a safe kitchen, and guide junior staff to deliver top-quality dishes.

We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, with a family-owned business tradition spanning nearly 200 years and a commitment to growth and internal training programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead and train junior kitchen staff.
• Strong input into menu development.
• Commitment to food safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support with menu development, stock management and maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members.
• Ensure high standards and attention to detail, achieving 5* Scores on the doors.
• Continuously motivate the team to present fresh, high-quality food.
• Play a key role in training and developing junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Staff training

Attention to detail

Motivational skills

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at our North West pubs, inns and hotels. You will lead in the Head Chef’s absence, assist with menus, stock and maintaining a safe kitchen, and guide junior staff to deliver top-quality dishes.

We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, with a family-owned business tradition spanning nearly 200 years and a commitment to growth and internal training programs.