Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Dev & Team Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Cash tips + tronc

Profit share bonus

Well equipped kitchen

30% food & drink discount

50% off food on shift

Hotel discount stays

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

Family policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees & Co. is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and help maintain high standards across service.

You’ll contribute to menu development, stock management and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen while guiding junior staff and driving quality to consistently achieve 5* scores. You'll join a long-standing, family-owned business with strong progression opportunities and employee benefits including wellbeing support and discounts across

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

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Staff mentoring

Quality control

Food safety

Job description

JW Lees & Co. is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and help maintain high standards across service.

You’ll contribute to menu development, stock management and ensure a safe, compliant kitchen while guiding junior staff and driving quality to consistently achieve 5* scores. You'll join a long-standing, family-owned business with strong progression opportunities and employee benefits including wellbeing support and discounts across