Sous Chef

JW Lees; Withington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence. Responsibilities include supporting menu development, maintaining high standards, and training junior staff. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience in a kitchen and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including profit share and discounts on food and drink.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role, ideally as a Sous Chef.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Support with menu development and stock management.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards are maintained.
• Motivate the team to present quality food.
• Train and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Job description

Sous Chef Vacancy

We arelooking fora 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 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 heart ofeverything we do :

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together