Senior Sous Chef

Seafood Pub Company; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Flexible shifts

Food discount

Hotel discount

Training programs

Paid on demand pay

Job summary

The Hesketh Arms in Rufford, part of Seafood Pub Company, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team ahead of reopening after a full refurbishment. You will support the Head Chef, lead a skilled team, and contribute to the seafood-focused menu. The role offers up to £40,000 per year with service charge, plus tips, profit share, flexible shifts, and staff discounts.

Training starts 26 October 2026 with potential early starts at sister sites for training.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a kitchen environment.
• Passion for seafood and hospitality.
• Impeccable standards with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication and team leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with kitchen operations and planning.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist in creating and updating the specials menu.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team at The Hesketh Arms in Rufford
This is an exciting opportunity to join The Hesketh Arms after a full site refurbishment, reopening at the beginning of November. 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 £40,000 per annum including service charge, plus your share of cash tips
• Access to our profit share scheme
• Flexible shift patterns available and enhanced holiday
• Collaboration in our main menu and weekly specials menu, alongside the Head Chef
• 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:

Food and drink is at our heart and soul, and we are proud to have been recognised with multiple awards and some great reviews. We are especially passionate about seafood; with a family history in fishing that dates back to the 18th century we make the most of the finest catch of the day with our seafood specials. We also love the friendly informality of the Great British Pub, so the classics and great local produce has its place firmly on the menu.

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 k now 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 are passionate about food, have impeccable standards, and a great team spirit.
• You will know your way around a kitchen, having worked as a Sous Chef previously and be ready for your next challenge!
• You have excellent attention to detail.
• You have great communication skills.
• You are ready to support the Head Chef with the running of the Kitchen.
• You are ready to assist the Head Chef with leading and developing the team.
• You are ready to assist the Head Chef with the creation of the specials menu.