Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Growth & Profit Share

Harri; Lymm; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips and tronc

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food on shift

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

Maternity/paternity/adoption policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, assist with menu development, manage stock, and train junior staff. You will maintain high standards, safety compliance, and team motivation to deliver consistent, quality dishes.

Join a historic North West brewer with a long-standing hospitality tradition, offering development programmes, apprenticeships, and career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist with menu development and cost control.
• Strong emphasis on food quality, hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Support with menu development, stock management and safety compliance.
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members.
• Maintain high standards and target 5* Scores on the doors.
• Motivate the team to present fresh, quality food on every service.
• Play an integral role in training and developing junior team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Training junior staff

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, assist with menu development, manage stock, and train junior staff. You will maintain high standards, safety compliance, and team motivation to deliver consistent, quality dishes.

Join a historic North West brewer with a long-standing hospitality tradition, offering development programmes, apprenticeships, and career progression within a supportive team environment.