Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, Growth & Profit Share

JW Lees; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Cash tips & tronc

Staff discount

Wellbeing support

Development programmes

Apprenticeships

Maternity/paternity policies

Discounts via JW BenefitHub

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Manchester. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, contribute to menu development, manage stock, and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen with excellent quality.

You will mentor junior staff, uphold high standards, and motivate the team to deliver fresh, quality food with every service. A pathway for development and progression is offered within our pubs, inns and hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy hospitality environment.
• Ability to develop menus and manage stock effectively.
• Ensures a safe, compliant kitchen and high sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with menu development and stock management.
• Guide and train junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards and 5* Scores on the doors.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Kitchen safety

Staff mentoring

Attention to detail

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Manchester. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, contribute to menu development, manage stock, and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen with excellent quality.

You will mentor junior staff, uphold high standards, and motivate the team to deliver fresh, quality food with every service. A pathway for development and progression is offered within our pubs, inns and hotels.