Chef de Partie

Hesketh Arms; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay incl service charge

Flexible shifts

Food discount 25% for you and up to 6 

Hotel discount 25%

Training & apprenticeships

On-demand pay access

Service awards & birthday gift

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1000

Annual festival

Job summary

The Hesketh Arms in Rufford is opening post-refurbishment and is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the team. You’ll start training 26 October 2026 for a two-week period, with an option to train earlier at sister sites.

You will be responsible for running your own section, delivering high-quality dishes, and maintaining excellent standards in a busy pub kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment.
• Passionate about food with impeccable standards.
• Ready to run your own section and lead by example.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong team spirit and reliability.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Section leadership

Job description

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team! This role is for our opening post-refurbishment. A suitable candidate must be available to start from 26th October 2026 for our 2-week training period pre-opening. An earlier start can be accommodated working at one of our sister sites for training.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £15.00 per hour, including service charge, plus your share of cash tips
• Flexible shift patterns available
• 25% off food for you and up to 6 guests
• 25% off hotel accommodation
• Bespoke training programmes and apprenticeships
• Wage streaming service allowing you to access your pay when it suits you
• Service awards & birthday gift
• Refer a Friend incentives up to £1000
• An invitation to our annual company festival!

About us:

The Hesketh Arms is an authentic public house, serving a wide range of real ales and great food, set in the delightful village of Rufford.

Our main menu of British classics changes with the seasons; and our Seafood Specials are created by our talented team of chefs on site, making the most of the catch of the day and best quality seafood available.

We have been recognised with multiple awards including Restaurant Magazine’s Food Led Company and the Publican Award’s Best Food Offer multiple times.

Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be in The Sunday Times Best Places to work.

We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are just as passionate as us about food, drink, and true hospitality.

As part of a group of seven premium pubs with rooms, we’re big enough to offer progression and multisite opportunities, but small enough to know all of our teams personally and as individuals, which allows people to develop and excel in their areas of interest.

About you:

• You will know your way around a kitchen, having worked in a similar environment before and be ready for your next challenge!
• You are passionate about food, have impeccable standards, and a great team spirit.
• You are ready to run your own section.
• You are a multi-tasker with a keen eye for detail.
• You are keen to work in a fast-paced environment.