Lead Sous Chef - Mentorship, Menu Growth & Top Benefits

Harri; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips & tron c

Profit sharing bonus

Well-equipped kitchen

Food & drink discounts

On-shift food discount

Hotel stays discounts

Wellbeing support

Development programmes

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, help develop menus, manage stock, and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen.

You’ll guide junior staff, drive high standards, and motivate the team to deliver fresh, quality food every service, supporting career development through our internal training programmes.

This role offers opportunities for progression and a supportive, family-owned environment with strong values.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead and manage a team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Knowledge of stock control and menu planning.
• Strong commitment to food safety and high cleanliness standards.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality dishes.

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 that high standards and attention to detail are maintained, working with the team to achieve and maintain 5* Scores on the doors.
• Continuously motivate the team to make sure that fresh quality food is presented each time.
• The Sous Chef plays an integral role in training and development junior team member.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Food safety

Staff mentoring

Attention to detail

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, help develop menus, manage stock, and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen.

You’ll guide junior staff, drive high standards, and motivate the team to deliver fresh, quality food every service, supporting career development through our internal training programmes.

This role offers opportunities for progression and a supportive, family-owned environment with strong values.