Head Chef Designate — Lead a Fresh Kitchen & Growth

Red Lion; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real work/life balance

Tronc scheme

Chef whites

Career development

Generous discounts

Job summary

Upham Inns is seeking a natural leader to become Head Chef Designate in our premium pubs across Southern England. You’ll lead a fresh food kitchen, cook from scratch and mentor a team, with a clear path to Head Chef and beyond.

Join a growing business that values its people, offers career development and real work/life balance, with great discounts and chef whites provided as part of the package. If you’re ready to shine, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and coaching a team.
• Proven ability to cook from scratch with seasonal ingredients.
• Strong focus on standards, hygiene and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and develop the team to deliver high-quality menus.
• Maintain 5-star hygiene and consistency across all dishes.
• Inspire, coach and manage staff to meet targets and standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team coaching

Quality control

Hygiene standards

Job description

Upham Inns is seeking a natural leader to become Head Chef Designate in our premium pubs across Southern England. You’ll lead a fresh food kitchen, cook from scratch and mentor a team, with a clear path to Head Chef and beyond.

Join a growing business that values its people, offers career development and real work/life balance, with great discounts and chef whites provided as part of the package. If you’re ready to shine, apply now.