Sous Chef - Boat & Horses

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

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in the United Kingdom is looking for a Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. The successful candidate will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, manage stock, and ensure high standards are met. A focus on training junior staff and contributing to menu development is essential. This role offers various benefits including profit share and discounts. Ideal for a candidate passionate about quality food and team leadership, this position promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Support menu development and stock management.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and compliance in the kitchen.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Motivate the team to present quality food consistently.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Attention to detail

Stock management

Training and development

Job description

Sous ChefVacancy

We arelooking fora 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 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 ofeverything we do :

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together