We are looking for a reliable, experienced Chef to join us at The Old Pheasant, an 11-bedroom country pub and inn in Glaston, Rutland.
We are not a fine-dining kitchen and we don't pretend to be one.
Our food is about good, honest pub favourites, cooked well, served generously and consistently. We keep the menu deliberately manageable and focus on giving our guests good food at sensible prices.
We are looking for someone who enjoys that kind of kitchen.
The role
You will be working in a small team and will need to be comfortable taking responsibility for the kitchen and running services independently.
The role will include:
- Preparing and cooking our pub menu to a consistent standard
- Running breakfast, lunch and evening services as per schedule
- Preparing for upcoming services and maintaining good stock levels
- Keeping food waste and portion control under control
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Receiving and checking deliveries
- Working alongside the owner and the wider front-of-house team
- Helping us keep the kitchen organised, calm and efficient
Who we are looking for
We are less interested in impressive job titles and more interested in finding the right person.
You will suit us if you:
- Have solid experience working as a chef in a pub, hotel or similar kitchen
- Can confidently run a service without needing constant supervision
- Are organised and reliable
- Understand portion control, food cost and waste
- Take pride in keeping a clean, well-run kitchen
- Work well as part of a small team
- Enjoy cooking straightforward food properly
- Want a stable role rather than constantly chasing the next kitchen
Hours & pay
This is a permanent position of approximately 35–40 hours per week.
Pay: £14.50–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience.
Exact working pattern can be discussed with the right person. Weekend work will form part of the role, with hours ranging from breakfast shift to dinner shift.
Optional accommodation
For someone who would benefit from it, live-in accommodation may be available on site.
This is completely optional and can be discussed separately.
About The Old Pheasant
The Old Pheasant is a busy independent country pub and 11-bedroom inn in the Rutland countryside.
We are not trying to become a gastro pub. We know what we want to be: a welcoming country inn serving good, affordable food to residents, locals and visitors.
If you are an experienced chef who likes the sound of a straightforward kitchen, a small and supportive team and a place where reliability and consistency are genuinely valued, we would like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short note telling us a little about yourself and what you're looking for in your next role.
Pay: £14.25-£15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakham LE15 9BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
