Head Chef Designate

Upham Inns; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Upham Inns as a Head Chef Designate and lead a vibrant kitchen team in a supportive and growing environment. This role offers an opportunity to elevate your career in hospitality, ensuring top-notch cuisine and team collaboration while enjoying a work-life balance. Enjoy generous employee discounts and a clear career development path.

Benefits

Real work/life balance

100% of tips go to team

Career development opportunities

Generous discounts up to 50%

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef or current Head Chef.
• Ability to work in a fresh food environment.
• Passion for food quality and 5-star hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Coach and inspire kitchen team members to excel.
• Maintain 5-star hygiene standards and consistent food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking from scratch

Quality control

Team coaching

Positivity

Job description

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Ready to Take the Leap into Head Chef Leadership?

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with your eyes set on leading your own kitchen within the next 12 months? Or perhaps you're already a Head Chef looking for a fresh start in a growing company that truly values its people? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We’re on the hunt for a passionate, quality-driven Head Chef Designate to join our vibrant, fresh food kitchen operation. This is your chance to step up and shine in a business that’s going places – fast!

What’s in it for you?

• Real work/life balance – we genuinely mean it!
• Tronc scheme – 100% of tips go to our team.
• Chef whites – we’ve got you covered.
• Career development – a clear path to Head Chef and beyond.
• Generous discounts – up to 50% off food and accommodation across our pubs and Charming Bedrooms.
  
  

A Role You’ll Be Proud Of

We’re Looking For a Natural Leader – Someone Who

• Loves cooking from scratch with quality, seasonal ingredients
• Thrives in a fast-paced, fresh food environment
• Knows how to coach, inspire and bring out the best in their team
• Has a passion for consistency, standards and 5-star hygiene
• Brings energy, positivity and a “let’s get it done” attitude
  
  

This isn’t a role for the faint-hearted. We’re busy, and we’re only getting busier – but if you love a challenge, you’ll thrive here.

Who are we?

We’re Upham Inns – a collection of premium pubs across Southern England, each one unique, full of character, and rooted in its local community. We serve high-quality, seasonal food in warm, welcoming pubs – many with charming bedrooms too.

We’ve also recently launched Harper’s Steakhouse – a fresh, bold take on the American steakhouse, and it’s already making waves.

Why Join Us?

We’re growing fast – and we want you to grow with us. We invest in our people, we value individuality, and we’re building something special.

We’re big enough to support you with great opportunities, yet small enough to know your name. If you’re ready to make your mark and join a passionate, friendly team where your ideas count – then we’d love to hear from you.

Your next chapter starts here. Ready? Let’s cook.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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