Sous Chef

JW Lees; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery and pub operator is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team in Stockport. The role involves leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, supporting menu development, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and attention to detail, ensuring high standards of food quality. This position offers benefits like profit sharing and food discounts, along with clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Menu development

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 wide range of high street and online discounts.

What a Sous Chef does at JW Lees:

• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• 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 core of everything we do: Proud, Savvy, Honest, Passionate, Personal, and Together.