Sous Chef - Chadderton

JW Lees; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in Oldham is looking for a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team, support menu development, and guide junior staff. You will ensure high standards and motivate the team to deliver quality food. The role offers benefits including annual profit share and discounts on food and drinks. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and teamwork, contributing to a positive kitchen environment.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

A fair share of tips

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Access to discounts via BenefitHub

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Continuously motivate the team to present fresh quality food.
• Play an integral role in training and development of junior team members.

Job description

Sous Chef - Chadderton

Sous Chef Vacancy

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the talented kitchen team.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Play 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