Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Career Growth & Profit Share

Boathouse; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips & tronc

Profit share bonus

30% discount on food & drink

50% off food on shift

Hotel/inn discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

Enhanced parental policies

Discounts via JW BenefitHub

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join the talented kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and assist with menu development, stock management, and safety compliance. You’ll guide junior staff and strive to maintain 5* Scores on the doors while motivating the team to present fresh, high-quality dishes.

The role offers excellent development prospects, enhanced maternity/paternity policies, wellbeing support, and employee discounts across JW Lees’ pubs, inns and hotels.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a kitchen environment.
• Experience developing menus and working with fresh produce.
• Able to manage stock and maintain kitchen safety standards.
• Experience guiding and training junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in Head Chef's absence.
• Assist with menu development and stock management.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards and 5* Scores on the doors.
• Motivate team to deliver fresh, quality dishes.
• Train and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Staff training

Quality control

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join the talented kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and assist with menu development, stock management, and safety compliance. You’ll guide junior staff and strive to maintain 5* Scores on the doors while motivating the team to present fresh, high-quality dishes.

The role offers excellent development prospects, enhanced maternity/paternity policies, wellbeing support, and employee discounts across JW Lees’ pubs, inns and hotels.