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Sous Chef

JW Lees

Menai Bridge

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

27 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to lead in the Head Chef's absence, support menu development, and guide junior staff while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With a rich heritage and a commitment to great food and memorable experiences, this company values teamwork and personal growth. Join a vibrant environment where your culinary skills can shine and contribute to a legacy of nearly 200 years in the industry.

Benefits

Annual profit share
30% discount on food and drink
50% off food when on shift
Discounted stays in hotels
Wellbeing support
Career growth opportunities
Access to discounts via BenefitHub

Qualifications

  • Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably as a Sous Chef or similar role.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence and support menu development.
  • Ensure high standards and attention to detail are maintained in food presentation.

Skills

Leadership
Menu Development
Stock Management
Attention to Detail
Team Motivation

Education

Culinary Arts Certification
Food Safety Certification

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.
  • 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 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

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