Sous Chef - Bluebird Inn

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

Job summary

A historic brewery with numerous establishments in the UK is looking for a Sous Chef to support menu development, manage stock, and mentor junior kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards and contribute to a compliant kitchen environment. This role offers competitive pay, tips, an annual profit share bonus, and numerous perks including discounts on food and drinks, well-being support, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus cash tips

Annual profit share bonus

Discounts on food and drink

24-hour confidential wellbeing support

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen role preferred.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support with menu development and stock management.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards and attention to detail.
• Motivate the team to present quality food.

Job description

The Sous Chef plays an integral role in training and development of junior team members.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.