Sous Chef - Belmore

JW Lees; Sale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team, assist with menu development, and provide training to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen environment and the ability to maintain high standards. This role offers benefits including profit sharing, discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in our hotels and inns

A fair share of tips

Wellbeing support with Employee Assistant Programme

Access to JW BenefitHub for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to lead a team under the Head Chef’s guidance.
• Strong communication skills with junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef Vacancy

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

• Proud
• Savvy
• Honest
• Passionate
• Personal
• Together