Pizza Chef

Seafood Pub Company; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge share

Flexible shifts

Food discount 25%

Hotel discount 25%

Training programmes

Pay-on-demand

Awards & gifts

Refer a Friend bonus

Company festival invite

Job summary

The Hesketh Arms is seeking a Pizza Chef to join our team under our post-refurbishment opening plans in Rufford, Lancashire. You’ll be responsible for running the pizza section, crafting hand-stretched pizzas and delivering quick, high-quality dishes in a busy pub kitchen.

Starting 26 October 2026 for a two-week training period pre-opening, with flexible shifts and staff benefits including service charge share, staff discounts on food and accommodation, and progression opportunities across our

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in pub/restaurant setting.
• Willing to run pizza section; hands-on experience with hand-stretched pizzas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the pizza section with hands-on cooking.
• Maintain high food quality and speed in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Pizza making

Hand-stretched pizzas

Kitchen experience

Team spirit

Job description

We are looking for a Pizza Chef to join our team!
This role is for our opening post-refurbishment and the 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 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 six 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 the pizza section - previous experience in hand-stretching pizzas is preferred
• You are a multi-tasker with a keen eye for detail.
• You are keen to work in a fast-paced environment.