Chef/Sous Chef

The Mother Shipton Inn

The Mother Shipton Inn is getting ready for an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a Line Cook & Sous Chef to join our brand-new kitchen team.

We’re a gastro pub currently undergoing a full refurbishment, including new kitchen equipment. We’ll be serving a menu of classic pub favourites made with fresh, local ingredients, and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of building something from the ground up.

The role

Our planned reopening is Monday 24 August 2026, with the kitchen team coming together over the weekend beforehand for prep and a cook-off to establish recipes, specifications and kitchen standards.

The pub seats approximately 60 guests inside, with space for a further 40 in the beer garden.

Food service hours:

• Monday–Friday: 12pm–8pm
• Saturday: 10am–8pm (Brunch 10am–12pm)
• Sunday: 10am–7pm (Brunch 10am–12pm)

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience preparing food in a fresh-food kitchen
• Has a good understanding of food safety, hygiene and relevant paperwork
• Is confident supporting and training other BOH team members
• Can work closely with the Head Chef to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
• Has ideas and enthusiasm to help develop and improve the menu
• Wants to have a genuine input into how a new kitchen team operates

Immediate start is preferred, but not essential.

Why join us?

This is a chance to join a brand-new kitchen team in a newly refurbished kitchen, right from the start. We want our team to have a voice, and we’re keen to hear your ideas and experience as we develop our food offering and establish the way we work.

If you’re looking for a fresh start and want to help shape something exciting from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Full time & Part time positions available

For more information or to apply, contact Matt at [email protected].

Pay: £14.00-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person