Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

Red Lion Withington; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Discounts at pubs

Shift food discount

Wellbeing support

Career development programs

JW BenefitHub access

Hotel stays discount

Job summary

JW Lees in Manchester is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead when the Head Chef is away and help develop menus while maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen for smooth service.

You will guide junior staff, uphold 5★ standards, motivate the team to deliver fresh, high‑quality dishes, and participate in training and development programmes to grow your career with us.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Support menu development, stock management and kitchen safety/compliance.
• Guide junior kitchen staff members.
• Maintain high standards to achieve 5★ scores on the doors.
• Motivate the team to present fresh quality food every service.
• Train and develop junior team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Food safety

Team training

Quality control

Job description

JW Lees in Manchester is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead when the Head Chef is away and help develop menus while maintaining a safe, compliant kitchen for smooth service.

You will guide junior staff, uphold 5★ standards, motivate the team to deliver fresh, high‑quality dishes, and participate in training and development programmes to grow your career with us.