Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading brewery and hospitality business in the North West is seeking a Sous Chef to elevate their kitchen team. The role involves leadership during the Head Chef’s absence, driving high standards, and training junior staff, with great opportunities for career progression in a family-oriented environment.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink for friends and family

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

A fair share of tips

Wellbeing support with Employee Assistant Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Access to a range of discounts via JW BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to train and develop junior team members.
• Focus on maintaining high food standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support with menu development and stock management.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Stock Management

Attention to Detail

Team 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 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 development of 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 sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together