Sous Chef - Founders Hall

JW Lees; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brewery and pub chain in Manchester is seeking a Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, support menu development, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has experience in kitchens and a passion for quality food. This role offers competitive benefits including profit share and substantial discounts.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% food and drink discount

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a sous chef capacity.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team when required.
• Strong understanding of kitchen safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support with menu development and stock management.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Attention to detail

Motivation

Job description

Sous Chef Vacancy

We are looking for a 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 Assistance 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 of junior team members

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees is 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 sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do: Proud, Savvy, Honest, Passionate, Personal, and Together.