Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Growth & Great Benefits

J.W. Lees & Co.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips & troncs

Profit share

Staff discount 30%

50% off on shift food

Hotel stay discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Apprenticeships

Parental policies

BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, help develop menus, manage stock and ensure a safe, compliant working environment.

You will guide junior staff, uphold high standards to achieve top ratings, motivate the team to deliver fresh, quality dishes, and participate in our training and development programmes across our pubs, inns and hotels network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Ability to lead in Head Chef's absence.
• Commitment to high standards and safe kitchen practices.

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.

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, help develop menus, manage stock and ensure a safe, compliant working environment.

You will guide junior staff, uphold high standards to achieve top ratings, motivate the team to deliver fresh, quality dishes, and participate in our training and development programmes across our pubs, inns and hotels network.