Sous Chef | Lead in 5-Star Kitchen + Profit Share

Goshawk; Mouldsworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips and tronc

Annual profit share bonus

Well equipped kitchen with maintained'

30% food and drink discount

50% off food on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Development programmes and apprentices

Enhanced parental policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences across our pubs, inns and hotels. You will lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, help with menu development, stock control and maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff, uphold high standards, drive consistency, and contribute to training and development through our programmes and apprenticeships, while enjoying generous

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef or senior kitchen role.

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.
• The Sous Chef plays an integral role in training and development junior team member.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Training junior staff

Quality standards

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences across our pubs, inns and hotels. You will lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, help with menu development, stock control and maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff, uphold high standards, drive consistency, and contribute to training and development through our programmes and apprenticeships, while enjoying generous