Job Opportunities @ The Rising Sun

Sous Chef

Date Advertised: 21.05.25

£31k + achievable bonuses + tips + paid over-time

The Rising Sun is a thriving independent community Gastropub located in the S10 (Fulwood) area of Sheffield (just a short walk from Ecclesall Road) providing an excellent selection of craft beer + real ale alongside a creative, seasonal food menu that aims to showcase the best of local produce with both modern and classical techniques. It has been the Abbeydale Brewery (SIBA Business Awards Employer of the Year 2025) tap since 2005 and has been awarded CAMRA Sheffield Pub of the Year 2022 and Pub of the Year Sheffield West 2023 and 2025.

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.

We are looking to fill a gap in our current Chef team with the addition of an experienced Sous Chef. We are looking for a team leader, who will work alongside and support the Head Chef. Someone with an excellent work ethic, communication and organisational skills, who is passionate about the food they prepare and wants to bring their own personal creativity to our menu. Someone who enjoys training and supporting their team to progress and excel is essential. Training in allergens and Lvl 3 Food Safety will be given, if not already held.

What we can offer:

• Excellent work/life balance - 4 or 5 days a week, no split shifts, food service ends at 9pm (7pm Sunday)
• 45 hours p/w
• Paid over-time
• Achievable bonus scheme based on GP targets and Kitchen Audits
• Membership of Employee Ownership Trust after 1 years of employment with the chance to benefit from profit sharing
• Private Health Insurance including optical and dental benefit upon passing probationary period (family can be added)
• Excellent public transport links across the city
• Free parking either on site or outside the venue
• Fortnightly pay
• Uniform provided
• Meals on duty
• 20% off at our online brewery shop and in the pub
• Investment in training
• Creative input towards our seasonal menus
• The chance to work for an ambitious independent business in a local community setting

Please contact us with any queries about the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date

An immediate start is available 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