Sous Chef

Situated within the affluent village of Alderley Edge, the stunning Alderley Edge Hotel is JW Lees’ Flagship Hotel, boasting 50 premium bedrooms, a spectacular restaurant and bar operation and numerous function facilities for events and weddings. Located within a 15-minute drive from Manchester International Airport, this fabulous property really is the Hotel of choice for Cheshire and surrounding areas for those seeking a luxury time, whether that be a long weekend or a spontaneous night away.

The Alderley Edge Hotel is now recruiting for a Sous Chef to join the current team at our flagship Hotel. 

From breakfasts and dining to weddings and banquets this is a role where every day is different. Leading the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence, our Sous Chef will be also be responsible for menu development, stock management and maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen. Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members you will ensure that high standards and attention to detail are maintained, continuously motivating the team to make sure that fresh quality food is presented each time.

Ideally, we are looking for a Sous Chef who has hotel restaurant or banqueting experience in a similar position and can truly demonstrate that they have the drive and ambition to take on this challenge. You will be encouraged from the start to show your creative ideas whilst making sure that the fresh daily specials become a positive taking point with locals and tourists alike.

Our six values run through everything we do and we’ll expect that you are…

  • Proud: Proud of JW Lees, Our people, Our pubs, our beers and our food.
  • Savvy: Understands what matters, plugged in to the world and never afraid to admit when we’ve made a mistake. 
  • Honest: We’ll always do what we say and always be straight with each other.
  • Passionate: You’ve got to love what you do, otherwise you shouldn’t be doing it.
  • Personal: Giving the personal time and attention to every customer and team member, no-ones a number here!
  • Together: True team spirit, no one-upmanship, in it together for the long term, helping all to succeed. 

If you are looking for more from your current role and are interested in career development and progression, and have the skills and experience that we are looking for then we would be very interested to discuss your application in greater detail.

As a key team member of the JW Lees family we will offer you a competitive package, fantastic team environment and supported development opportunities throughout your career.

The Alderley Edge Hotel is under the ownership of JW Lees who are a sixth generation, award winning, independent family business. Greengate Brewery is the heart of JW Lees and is located at Middleton Junction, Manchester.


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