Job Opportunities @ The Rising Sun

Chef De Partie

Date Advertised: 13.01.25

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 recently transitioned to Employee Ownership, which means the business is owned by, and operated for, the benefit of its employees. 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 an emphasis on creativity and personal progression, and our recent transition to an employee ownership trust has cemented this further. 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 loves working with fresh produce, 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 - 4 or 5 days a week, no split shifts, food service ends at 9pm (7pm Sunday)
• 45 hours p/w
• Paid over-time/time in lieu, but we try to keep to contracted hours wherever possible
• Achievable quarterly bonus scheme
• Excellent public transport links across the city
• 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
• Annual pay reviews (next due in April)
• Trust membership (employee ownership) after 2 years of employment
• Fortnightly pay periods

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,048.00 per year (next pay review due April '25)

Please contact us with any queries about the roles available on [email protected] or call 0114 230 3855 and ask for Jason.

Front of House Supervisor

Date Advertised: 09.01.25

The Rising Sun, Fulwood Road, Sheffield has a rare opening for a Front of House Supervisor to help lead and develop our existing team.

We are a passionate and successful independent venue with the focus on curating an incredible community focused pub offering excellent local real ale, craft beer and wines, all in a very welcoming and dog-friendly environment. This works alongside our high-quality gastro food offering with an emphasis on excellent quality fresh food, which has been locally sourced and is professionally served in our dedicated dining room and throughout the venue.

A 10-minute walk from Ecclesall Road with excellent transport links, we’re located in the leafy suburb of Nethergreen and on the doorstep of the affluent Fulwood Village, bordering the S10/S11 postcode area. The company has a welcoming and independent feel, making it an enjoyable place to work with a highly professional and hospitable team. It has also recently transitioned to Employee Ownership, which means the business is owned by, and operated for, the benefit of its employees.

We have always been an employee focussed company, with an emphasis on creativity and personal progression, and our recent transition to an employee ownership trust has cemented this further. We work hard to ensure a high quality of life for our staff and to provide an enjoyable working atmosphere where staff feel valued and able to communicate openly with management at all levels. To this end, we can offer:

• A progressive and positive work environment that can be flexible around home-life commitments
• Trust membership after 2 years of employment
• A balance between day and night shifts with no open to closes
• Reasonable finish times, often by 11:30pm and rarely later than 12am
• Training and development. All our floor staff are trained to Food Safety Level 2 and all our staff receive allergen training. We undertake cellar training with all our bar staff and offer other courses such as first aid training and personal licences as and when required.
• Discount at the brewery shop and across food and drinks at the pub for you and three guests
• Annual pay rises
• Opportunities for career progression
• Fortnightly pay periods

Our ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and drive. They will be adept at directing and delegating to the rest of our team, possess excellent communication skills, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy leading by example by being ‘hands on’ as necessary. Although this role is based across all aspects of Front of House management, preference will be given to candidates with a floor or restaurant based background. The ideal candidate will also be social media proficient and have an interest in assisting with the design of menus and website management. .

Essential Requirements:

• Availability for 35-45 hours per week (desired hours to be discussed at interview). A mixture of daytimes, night times and weekend shifts on a rota basis. Willing to provide holiday and absence cover as required.
• Experience of providing full table service of a fresh, a la carte, food offering and previous training in allergen management and food safety
• Cellar experience, in particular with cask ales (using vertical extraction systems)
• Confidence to direct a team, delegate tasks and use initiative to solve problems as they arise
• Ability to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere for new and existing customers
• Have previously worked at a Supervisor/DM level for 6 months plus

Desirables:

• An existing personal licence would be preferred, but we are willing to provide training and support to achieve this.
• Cellar experience (changing casks and kegs, stock rotation, cleaning lines)
• A passion for real ale
• Social media proficient
• Experience with Photoshop or Canva
• Website management experience

Duties will include:

• Running of shifts including directing staff, delegating tasks, cashing up tills, opening and closing the premises
• Managing bookings, emails and pre-orders
• Making sure front and back of house is kept clean and tidy during operational hours
• Ensuring the safety of staff and customers by complying with daily due diligence and risk assessments
• Making sure smooth communication is occurring between front and back of house
• Ensuring staff are happy, confident and feel supported in their role
• Assisting with staff training and induction as required
• Making sure customers are happy, receiving attentive service and enjoying their visit

Pay: £21,203.00 - £27,261.00 per year depending on hours

Please send your CV to [email protected] or apply via Indeed