Lead Sous Chef - Profit Share & 5-Star Kitchen Perks

J.W. Lees & Co.; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips and tronc

Annual profit share bonus

30% food and drink discount

50% off food on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Culinary apprenticeships

BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence, with a focus on menu development, stock management and maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff, drive high standards to achieve 5* scores, and motivate the team to deliver fresh, high-quality dishes while benefiting from extensive development programmes and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence and uphold safety standards.
• Support menu development and stock management to maintain quality.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff and drive high standards.

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 5* Scores on the doors through attention to detail and teamwork.
• Motivate the team to present fresh quality food consistently.
• Play an integral role in training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Staff training

Quality focus

Mentoring

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence, with a focus on menu development, stock management and maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff, drive high standards to achieve 5* scores, and motivate the team to deliver fresh, high-quality dishes while benefiting from extensive development programmes and staff perks.