Chef

Upham Inns; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + Tronc

Flexible shifts

Food discount off duty

Accommodation discount

Head Chef pathway

Lifestyle Card access

Service awards

Birthday gift

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Upham Inns is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen and help deliver fresh, high-quality pub dining across our locations. You will run your own section, work with Head and Sous Chefs, and contribute to a busy, friendly team that values development and guest satisfaction.

We offer up to £14.00 per hour plus a share of Tronc, flexible shifts, strong staff discounts, and a clear pathway to Head Chef. If you’re passionate about cooking, teamwork, and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef or in a similar-level role.
• Genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food.
• Ability to run your own section.
• Aptitude for leadership and mentoring junior chefs.
• Positive, approachable team-player attitude.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Run your section confidently and maintain high standards.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and Sous Chef to keep service smooth.
• Lead by example and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Complete required training within set timescales.
• Follow food safety, health & safety, licensing and employment requirements.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every shift.

Skills

Chef experience

Fresh food

Run own section

Leadership

Team-player

Right to Work UK

Job description

Are you a passionate Chef who loves working with fresh ingredients, enjoys being part of a great team, and wants a kitchen where you can genuinely grow?

Then we’d love to hear from you.

At Upham Inns, we’re all about great food, great pubs and, most importantly, great people. We’re growing, investing in our kitchens and building a team of talented chefs who want to develop their skills and take their careers to the next level.

What’s in it for you?

We believe looking after our team is just as important as looking after our guests. That’s why we offer:

• Up to £14.00 per hour + a share of Tronc
• Flexible shift patterns to help you get the balance right
• Up to 33% off food when dining off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off hotel accommodation for you, plus 20% off for friends and family
• A development programme with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• A free Lifestyle Card giving you access to more than 5,000 discounts across local, national and online businesses
• Service Awards to recognise your hard work
• A Birthday Gift because birthdays should always involve a little something extra
• Refer-a-Friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Chef who knows their way around a kitchen, takes pride in what they put on the plate and is ready to take the next step in their career.

You’ll ideally have

• Experience working as a Chef or in a similar-level role
• A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food
• The confidence and ability to run your own section
• An aptitude for leadership and a desire to help junior chefs develop
• A positive, approachable attitude and a real team-player mentality
• The Right to Work in the UK

What will you be doing?

As you’ll play an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and ensuring every dish leaving the pass is something we can be proud of.

You’ll

• Run your section confidently and maintain consistently high standards
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to keep service running smoothly
• Lead by example and support and guide junior members of the kitchen team
• Complete all required training within the agreed timescales
• Follow and promote all food safety, health & safety, licensing and employment requirements
• Make sure food safety standards are followed at all times
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every shift

A kitchen where you can enjoy what you do

Our menus are all about fresh, quality ingredients and proper cooking, with dishes created and prepared by our talented chefs on site.

If you love creating great food, enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen and want to work somewhere your hard work is noticed, this could be the role for you.

Who are Upham Inns?

We’re a growing collection of beautiful, individual premium pubs across Southern England, located in some of the loveliest villages and towns around.

We pride ourselves on being the quality local — serving fantastic fresh pub food in welcoming, characterful pubs, with many of our locations also offering charming bedrooms.

Your next chapter starts here

It’s an exciting time to join Upham Inns.

We’re growing, investing and achieving great things, and we want our people to grow with us. Whether your ambition is to become a Sous Chef, Head Chef or simply become the very best chef you can be, we’ll give you the support, opportunities and encouragement to get there.

We’re big enough to give you the support you need, but small enough to know your name and care about your career.

If you’re a Chef who’s passionate about fresh food, proud of your craft and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to have you join the Upham Inns family.

Bring your skills. Bring your personality. Bring your appetite for success.