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

Chef De Partie

Date Advertised: 10.05.24

£27,084 + Bonus (pro-rata for part-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 tap since 2005 and has recently been voted Sheffield & District CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022.

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 expand our current Chef team with the addition of a Chef De Partie. We are looking for a team player with 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. Training in allergens and Lvl 2 Food Safety will be given, if not already held.

What we can offer:

Excellent work/life balance - 5 days a week, no split shifts, food service ends at 9pm (7pm Sunday)

45 hours p/w maximum but part-time is also an option (anything over is paid at your equivalent hourly rate)

Paid over-time

Achievable quarterly bonus scheme

Excellent public transport links across the city

A competitive salary

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

20% off at our online brewery shop and pub

Investment in training and chance of progression within the team

Creative input towards our seasonal menus

The chance to work for an ambitious independent business in a local community setting

Job Types: Full-time & Part-time Permanent (flexible options available).

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