Sous Chef

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

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. You will play a key role in menu development, training junior staff, and ensuring high-quality food presentation. Enjoy great benefits such as an annual profit share and generous employee discounts while working in a family-owned business with nearly 200 years of history.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels

A fair share of tips

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Access to JW BenefitHub discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food safety and compliance.
• Strong communication skills for guiding junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support menu development and maintain safe kitchen practices.
• Train and develop junior kitchen members.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Stock Management

Quality Control

Team Motivation

Job description

Sous Chef Vacancy

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our 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 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 present fresh, quality food each time
• The Sous Chef plays an integral role in training and developing 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 sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do: Proud, Savvy, Honest, Passionate, Personal, Together.