Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Profit Share & Growth

J.W. Lees & Co.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips and tronc

Profit share bonus

Well equipped kitchen

Food & drink discounts

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing support

Career development programmes

enhanced family policies

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at our Manchester pubs, inns and hotels. Lead in the Head Chef’s absence, assist with menu development, stock control and safety compliance, and guide junior staff. You’ll help maintain top-quality food and service while training junior colleagues and driving continuous improvement.

The role offers competitive pay with tips and extensive staff perks, career development, and wellbeing support in a long-established hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Commitment to high standards and delivering 5* scores.

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 high standards and attention to detail to achieve 5* scores.
• Continuously motivate the team to present fresh, quality food.
• Train and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Guiding junior staff

Attention to detail

Job description

JW Lees is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at our Manchester pubs, inns and hotels. Lead in the Head Chef’s absence, assist with menu development, stock control and safety compliance, and guide junior staff. You’ll help maintain top-quality food and service while training junior colleagues and driving continuous improvement.

The role offers competitive pay with tips and extensive staff perks, career development, and wellbeing support in a long-established hospitality group.