Sous Chef

JW Lees; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. In this role, you will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring high standards and providing guidance to junior staff. Enjoy benefits like profit share, discounts on food and drink, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

A fair share of tips

Wellbeing support with Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Access to JW BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to manage stock and safety compliance.
• Skilled in menu development.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in Head Chef’s absence.
• Support menu development and stock management.
• Guide junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Motivation

Job description

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We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the talented kitchen team.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company.
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family.
• 50% off food when on shift.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns.
• A fair share of tips.
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career.
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts.

What a Sous Chef does at JW Lees:

• 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 of junior team members.

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees is the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together