JW Lees
Sous Chef
Sous Chef at JW Lees, based in Lancaster, North West. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · On site
- Location
- Lancaster, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
Reference 534434014842193894
About the role
Sous Chef Vacancy
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the talented kitchen team
What we offer our Sous Chefs:
- Competitive
pay plus
cash tips and tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank) - Annual profit
share bonus, ensuring you share in the success of the company - Well equipped
kitchen with maintained kit plus good quality produce - 30% discount on
food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family - 50% off food
when on shift - Discounted
stays in our hotels and inns - 24 hour
confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licenced Trade
Charity - Great
opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal
and external development programmes and culinary apprenticeships - Enhanced
maternity, paternity and adoption policies - Access to JW
BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online
discounts
What a Sous Chef does at JW Lees:
- 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
About JW Lees:
Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.
We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:
Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together
Reference: 534434014842193894 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via JW Lees
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