Sous Chef - Bluebird Inn

J.W. Lees & Co.; Myerscough Smithy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips and tronc

Annual profit share bonus

Well equipped kitchen and quality food

30% discount on food and drink for you

50% off food when on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support and counselling

Career development and apprenticeships

Enhanced parental leave policies

Discounts via JW BenefitHub

Job summary

J.W. Lees & Co. is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, help develop menus, supervise stock management and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen. The role involves guiding junior staff, maintaining high standards, and driving consistency in presentation of fresh quality dishes.

As a proudly family-owned brewer with a long heritage, you will join a team that values training, development, and collaborative growth across pubs, inns and hotels in the North West and North Wales.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

• 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

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

• 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