Job Opportunities @ The Rising Sun

Restaurant Manager

Date Advertised: 28.03.24

Up to £28k (pro-rata for part-time) + bonus

 

We’re looking for a strong, organised restaurant manager to lead the food service operation in our lovely independent gastropub.

The Rising Sun is owned by Abbeydale Brewery so have an excellent local beer offering, but as a  progressive venue also a fantastic range of guest beer, quality wine and spirits.  We balance this with our high-calibre food offering and need you to ensure our service is well trained, friendly and on-point.  We believe in doing things the right way, so all our food is fresh and the vast majority locally sourced, including working with local allotment owners and other independent small businesses.

We were awarded CAMRA Sheffield Pub of the Year 2022 and Pub of the Year Sheffield West 2023.

We’re a friendly and welcoming small company who are committed to treating our staff well. You will have the opportunity to make your own mark and progress your career in the way you want. We work hard to ensure a high quality of work/life balance for our staff and to provide an enjoyable working atmosphere where staff feel valued and able to contribute directly to the success of the business. To this end, we offer:

Salary plus any overtime to be paid on a fortnightly basis –

• no extra shifts for no reward
• Good work-life balance, with reasonable working hours and 2 full days off per week
• A balance between day and night shifts, with no open to closes
• Reasonable finishing times – the pub closes at 11pm each day and food service finishes at 9pm Mon-Sat and 7pm Sunday
• Full training given - Personal license course (if required) plus food hygiene & allergen, beer & cellar hygiene and H+S training all offered as standard, plus a commitment to ongoing training and development
• A progressive and positive work environment that can be flexible around home-life commitments
• Quarterly bonus structure based on Mystery Diner and Site Audit results that can achieve an additional £1200 per annum

 

The Job Role

You would work directly under the highly experienced General Manager and alongside the Assistant General Manager to ensure the smooth running of the venue and floor service operation.  There will be plenty of waiting on during the week, with running floor teams at weekends. Your input towards the future growth and direction of the business will be exceedingly important and we’d love you to bring something you are passionate about with you, to truly make your mark on the place.  

Key skills we’re looking for:

• Excellent floor management and waiting on skills, including experience in offering a full table service dining experience
• Experience working at Assistant Manager level
• Experience in using and managing online booking software and managing bookings and orders to ensure the smooth flow of service and to prevent over-loading the kitchen team 
• Managing Employees – this is a senior role and you will be expected to develop and support your team, compiling and leading training sessions with the floor staff and helping with rota writing and HR matters
• Customer service – you must be highly customer focussed and able to make guests feel relaxed and welcome.  
• Assist the GM & AGM with monthly site audits and take the lead (assisted by the GM & AGM) with Mystery Diners
• Help manage our social media accounts to help grow customer engagement and online business presence

Hours & Salary

We can offer a flexible position with hours to be discussed at interview, part-time applications welcomed. Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience (pro-rata for part-time)

 

Start Date

This is a new position with an immediate start available, but we can of course be flexible to accommodate notice periods. 

Please email a CV and cover letter to [email protected] or apply via Indeed

Head Chef

Date Advertised: 8.04.24

£34k + achievable bonuses + tips

 

We’re looking for a strong Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at The Rising Sun, Fulwood. 

• Thriving pub and dining room in an affluent area 
• £2.4k / year achievable bonus based on GP and kitchen audits and a further bonus for retaining our 5*EHO rating
• Salary plus any overtime to be paid on a fortnightly basis– no extra shifts without reward
• Great working conditions and a commitment to providing a good work-life balance
• A chance to shape the direction of the business 
• Reasonable finish times and shift patterns, with an early finish on a Sunday
• Strong support and assistance from an experienced senior management team

The Rising Sun has been owned by Abbeydale Brewery since 2005. It has an excellent local beer offering, but as a progressive venue also a fantastic range of guest beers, quality wine and spirits. We balance this with our high-calibre food offering and our clientele appreciate well-executed gastro classics, as well as high quality modern food. We were awarded CAMRA Sheffield Pub of the Year 2022 and Pub of the Year Sheffield West 2023.

We believe in doing things the right way, so all our food is fresh and the vast majority locally sourced, including working with local allotment owners on a beer for produce scheme and other independent small businesses.

We have always been an employee focussed company with excellent staff retention and you will have the chance to make your own mark and progress your career in the way you want. We work hard to ensure a high quality of work/life balance for our staff and to provide an enjoyable working atmosphere where staff feel valued and able to contribute directly to the success of the business.

The Job Role

You would work directly with the highly experienced General Manager and be expected to create your own menus that fit within the ethos of the venue – we’re proud of our pub roots, so there will always be a need for elevated British classics. You would be expected to bring enthusiasm and a passion for food to truly make your mark on the place. 

Key skills we’re looking for:

• Experience working at Head Chef level, or can demonstrate you have the ability to do so with current experience as a Sous Chef 
• Immaculate kitchen hygiene and strong allergen awareness. Our previous EHO visits have been flawless and we have strong systems in place to ensure this continues
• Menu planning to achieve GP targets and conduct either a weekly or 4 weekly stocktake
• Managing Employees – this is a senior role and you will be expected to develop and support your team, training and coaching your chefs to produce consistently great results and manage staff rotas and holidays
• Staff support – we want our staff to be happy and fulfilled at work and we care about their personal development. We provide ongoing training & development and have full support in place to assist with HR issues
• Ability to work well alongside the current management team to deliver an excellent dining experience – it’s a team effort requiring strong communication and co-operation from everyone
• Existing Food Safety level 3 qualification would be a bonus, but this will be provided for the right candidate

Hours & Salary

Standard working week is 45 hours - which we do not need or expect to be exceeded.

Any overtime is paid.

Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. 

Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience plus bonuses and tips

Start Date

An immediate start is available, to allow overlap with the outgoing Head Chef, but we can of course be flexible to accommodate notice periods. 

Please email a CV and a little about yourself to [email protected] or apply via Indeed