Line Cook

Line Cook — Full-Time & Part-Time

The Royal Oak, Rothley (Everards)

The Royal Oak in Rothley is reopening after a half-million-pound renovation — and the kitchen needs building from scratch. If you're a line cook who wants to get in early, help shape the menu, and grow with a venue that has real ambition, this is worth a look.

THE PACKAGE

Full-Time Line Cook: £13.50 per hour | Permanent | 40-45 hours per week

Part-Time Line Cook: £13.50 per hour | Permanent | 30-35 hours per week

• In-house food hygiene training provided - no prior certificate required
• Be part of a brand-new kitchen team from day one
• Real opportunity to influence the menu as it develops
• Work at a well-known Everards pub with strong local roots

ABOUT THE ROYAL OAK

The Royal Oak is a much-loved local in Rothley, Leicestershire - and it's just had a full transformation. Almost £500,000 has gone into the renovation, and the pub is relaunching with around 60-70 covers and a genuine food offering. Everards, one of the East Midlands' most respected independent brewers, is behind the project. The menu is starting straightforward, but the plan is to build something more ambitious over the first few months - and the right kitchen team will be a big part of that.

THE ROLE

We're recruiting both a Full-Time and a Part-Time Line Cook ahead of opening. You'll be working in a newly fitted kitchen, helping to deliver consistent, quality food service across a 60-70 cover venue. The menu will evolve quickly - within the first two to three months, the aim is to move it to the next level, so there's a real chance to contribute to where it goes.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You'll:

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistent standard across service
• Work across sections of the kitchen as needed during each shift
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen in line with food safety standards
• Support the kitchen setup ahead of opening and service
• Contribute ideas as the menu develops over the coming months
• Work effectively as part of a small, close-knit kitchen team

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Essential:

• Proven experience working as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as part of your regular schedule
• A reliable, hands-on approach - this kitchen needs people who get on with it

Useful, not essential:

• A basic food hygiene certificate (Level 2) - we provide in-house training if not
• Experience in a pub kitchen or casual dining environment
• Any involvement in menu development or kitchen setup

BENEFITS & CULTURE

Financial: £13.50 per hour for both full and part-time roles.

Training: Full in-house food hygiene training provided. No certificate needed to apply.

Development: The menu is set to grow - get in early and help shape where the kitchen goes.

Culture: A fresh start at a newly renovated local pub, with a team being built from scratch.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Location: The Royal Oak, Rothley, Leicestershire

Full-Time: Permanent | 40-45 hours per week

Part-Time: Permanent | 30-35 hours per week

Hours: Evenings and weekends are a regular part of both roles — 7 days a week operation

Training starts: 21st April — venue set to open 27th April

READY TO APPLY?

Interviews are being held on Wednesday 15th, with some slots available on the following Monday. Apply now — we'll be moving quickly given the timeline.

Got a question before you apply? Get in touch and we'll give you the details.