Sous Chef - Bellflower

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

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in Preston is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will support menu development, guide junior staff, and ensure high standards while maintaining a compliant kitchen. The role offers competitive benefits, including annual profit share and discounts on food and drinks.

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

Access to discounts via JW BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to support menu development and manage a compliant kitchen.
• Skills in guiding and training junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Support menu development and stock management.
• Ensure the kitchen maintains high standards and compliance.
• Motivate the team to present fresh, quality food each time.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Kitchen compliance

Attention to detail

Food presentation

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 huge 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 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 heart of everything we do: Proud, Savvy, Honest, Passionate, Personal, and Together.