Sous Chef

Bridge Inn; Sale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit share bonus

Discounts on food & drink

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Development programmes

Apprenticeships

Maternity / paternity policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees in Sale is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to lead busy kitchens and contribute to a fresh menu launch. You will help manage stock, support with menu development, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

This family-owned pub group offers a clear path for development, comprehensive training, and strong teamwork across two busy kitchen environments.

Qualifications

• Passion for quality and teamwork in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead and develop the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Experience with menu development and stock management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with menu development and stock management.
• Guide and train junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Training junior staff

Job description

Sous ChefVacancy

Following an extensive refurbishment this October, we're looking for a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join us as we enter an exciting new chapter. Come and join the team at Sale’s number one canal-side venue. With a fully refurbished pub, brand-new facilities, and an exciting fresh menu, there's never been a better time to be part of our success story.

You will be working across two extremely busy kitchens, whether serving freshly made pizzas, burgers, and loaded fries from our amazing garden bar, or preparing dishes from our delicious new seasonal menu. This is a fast-paced, rewarding environment where quality, teamwork, and great guest experiences are at the heart of everything we do.

This really is the place to be if you want to get yourself noticed in a thriving, family-owned business with nearly 200 years of heritage. We offer excellent opportunities for training, development, and career progression, making this the perfect role for someone looking to build a long-term career in hospitality.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Competitive pay plus cash tips and tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank)
• Annual profit share bonus, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• Well equipped kitchen with maintained kit plus good quality produce
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licenced Trade Charity
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal and external development programmes and culinary apprenticeships
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• 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 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 heartofeverything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together