Senior Sous Chef: Lead Menus, Mentor Team, Profit Share

J.W. Lees & Co.; Myerscough Smithy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips and tronc

Annual profit share bonus

Well equipped kitchen and quality food

30% discount on food and drink for you

50% off food when on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support and counselling

Career development and apprenticeships

Enhanced parental leave policies

Discounts via JW BenefitHub

Job summary

J.W. Lees & Co. is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, help develop menus, supervise stock management and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen. The role involves guiding junior staff, maintaining high standards, and driving consistency in presentation of fresh quality dishes.

As a proudly family-owned brewer with a long heritage, you will join a team that values training, development, and collaborative growth across pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales.

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 make sure that fresh quality food is presented each time
• The Sous Chef plays an integral role in training and development junior team member

Job description

J.W. Lees & Co. is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, help develop menus, supervise stock management and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen. The role involves guiding junior staff, maintaining high standards, and driving consistency in presentation of fresh quality dishes.

As a proudly family-owned brewer with a long heritage, you will join a team that values training, development, and collaborative growth across pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales.