Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team & Career Growth

J.W. Lees & Co.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips and tronc

Annual profit share bonus

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Culinary apprenticeships

Internal development programmes

Access to JW BenefitHub

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support menu development and stock control while upholding top kitchen standards. You will guide and mentor junior staff, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality, fresh dishes.

The role emphasizes training, development, and maintaining exceptional service across our pubs, inns and hotels. We value attention to detail and teamwork, with opportunities for progression through internal development programmes, benefits, and communal goals in

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior kitchen role or sous chef would be beneficial.
• Ability to guide and support junior kitchen staff.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to high standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure fresh quality food is presented each time
• Play an integral role in training and development of junior team members

Skills

Menu development

Stock management

Team leadership

Training juniors

Job description

JW Lees is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support menu development and stock control while upholding top kitchen standards. You will guide and mentor junior staff, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality, fresh dishes.

The role emphasizes training, development, and maintaining exceptional service across our pubs, inns and hotels. We value attention to detail and teamwork, with opportunities for progression through internal development programmes, benefits, and communal goals in