JW Lees
Head Chef
Head Chef at JW Lees, based in Preston, North West. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Preston, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
Reference 534902622441180968
About the role
Head Chef Vacancy
Come and be part of the team at The Bellflower, one of JW
Lees' popular community pubs. Serving great food, quality cask ales and
memorable guest experiences, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly
atmosphere for both our customers and team members. We are looking
for a Head Chef to lead our talented kitchen team
What we offer our Head Chefs:
- Competitive pay plus
cash tips and tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank) - Well equipped kitchen
with maintained kit plus input in to menu development and ability to
curate specials menus using good quality produce - Healthcare Cash Plan
giving you access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim money
back for dentist, eyecare and other medical appointments for you and your
family - Annual profit share
bonus, ensuring you share in the success of the company - 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 - 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 Head Chef does at JW Lees:
- You’ll be a dedicated
and professional leader ensuing that kitchen standards are maintained to
the very highest standard - Be passionate about
cooking great food and ensuring every dish leave the kitchen to
specification - Ensure that excellent
stock control practices are maintained - Motivate your team to
perform to the best of their cooking capabilities - Mentor and develop your
team, passing on your skills, knowledge and experience - Be the creative genius
behind the in-house specials - You will lay the ground
rules and have overall responsibility over daily operations within the
kitchen ensuring you and your team achieve 5* Scores on the doors - Your work will be
exemplary and will inspire your team to send the perfect dish on time
every time.
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: 534902622441180968 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via JW Lees
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