Sous Chef

Boat & Horses; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local pub in Failsworth is seeking a Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. The role includes leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, supporting menu development, and ensuring high standards of food quality. This position offers great benefits, including profit sharing, discounts, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will be passionate about food and capable of guiding and motivating a team, ensuring a fantastic dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

Wellbeing support

Access to employee discount hub

Qualifications

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support with menu development and stock management.
• Ensure that high standards and attention to detail are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members.
• Continuously motivate the team to ensure quality food presentation.
• Play an integral role in training and development of junior team members.

Job description

Sous Chef Vacancy

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 Assistant 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
• TheSous Chefplays an integral role in training and development junior team member

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are 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