Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Growth Path & Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Profit share bonus

Well equipped kitchen

30% staff discount

50% shift discount

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Career development

Discounts via JW BenefitHub

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in the North West. You will lead when the Head Chef is away, help with menu development, stock control, and maintain a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff and uphold high standards to consistently deliver quality dishes. We offer competitive pay with tips and tronc, profit share, a well equipped kitchen, discounts across our pubs, wellbeing support, and clear development paths including apprenticeships and internal

Qualifications

• 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 members.

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 ensure fresh quality food is presented.
• Train and develop junior team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Food safety

Mentoring junior staff

Attention to detail

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in the North West. You will lead when the Head Chef is away, help with menu development, stock control, and maintain a safe, compliant kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff and uphold high standards to consistently deliver quality dishes. We offer competitive pay with tips and tronc, profit share, a well equipped kitchen, discounts across our pubs, wellbeing support, and clear development paths including apprenticeships and internal