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Sous Chef

JW Lees

Northwich

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a proud, family-owned establishment with nearly 200 years of history as a Sous Chef. This role offers the chance to lead a talented kitchen team, support menu development, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety. With a commitment to personal growth and a supportive work environment, you will play a key role in training junior staff and maintaining a compliant kitchen. Enjoy a variety of perks including a profit share, discounts, and wellbeing support. If you are passionate about great food and want to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 leading a kitchen team and supporting menu development.
  • Strong focus on food quality and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence and ensure high standards.
  • Support menu development and maintain stock management.

Skills

Team Leadership
Menu Development
Stock Management
Attention to Detail
Training and Development

Education

Culinary Arts Certification
Food Safety Certification

Job description

Sous Chef Vacancy (Live in available) - Up to £13.50 per hour

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 ensure 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 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

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