Sous Chef - Bluebird Inn

JW Lees; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in Blackburn is looking for a Sous Chef to join its talented kitchen team. In this role, you will lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, assist with menu development, and ensure high standards are maintained. Benefits include competitive pay, cash tips, a bonus, discounts on food and drinks, wellness support, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have leadership abilities and a strong work ethic, contributing positively to the kitchen environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus cash tips

Annual profit share bonus

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

Wellbeing support and counselling

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong passion for culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support with menu development and maintaining kitchen standards.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards and attention to detail in food presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Attention to detail

Job description

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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
• TheSous Chefplays 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 of everything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together