Head Chef - The Hawk Inn

Upham Inns; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Upham Inns as a Head Chef and lead a talented kitchen team to serve exceptional fresh food in our premium pubs across Southern England. Enjoy a competitive salary up to £40,000, flexible shifts, and a clear development path as you contribute to our growing success.

Benefits

33% off meals for you and guests

33% off hotel stays

Free Lifestyle Card for discounts

Long service awards

£1,000 chef referral bonus

Qualifications

• At least 1 year Head Chef experience.
• Strong kitchen leader with a calm demeanor.
• Organised and energetic individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service and maintain high food quality.
• Manage stock and kitchen training.
• Create a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Team-building

Kitchen leadership

Fresh food expertise

Organizational skills

Job description

HEAD CHEF WANTED – DRIVE THE PASSION, LEAD THE FLAVOUR

Up to £40,000 + Tronc - Fresh food - Real progression - Premium pubs

We’re on the hunt for a talented Head Chef to lead one of our buzzing kitchens. This is your chance to run the pass, lead a passionate team, and serve up seriously good food in a business that’s growing fast.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £40K + up to £5K Tronc
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• 33% off meals (you + 6 guests)
• 33% off hotel stays (20% for friends & fam)
• Clear development plan – grow with us!
• Free Lifestyle Card – 5,000+ high street & local discounts
• Long service awards + £1,000 chef referral bonus

What we’re looking for:

• A strong, calm kitchen leader
• A team-builder, coach and motivator
• Obsessed with fresh food and flawless standards
• Organised, energetic, margin-savvy
• At least 1 year Head Chef experience

The role:

• Lead daily service with energy and pride
• Keep food quality and hygiene sky high
• Manage stock, wastage, rotas and training
• Create a positive kitchen culture and develop your team
• Deliver plates that make people say “wow”

Why us?

We’re Upham Inns – a collection of premium pubs across the South of England, serving up fresh seasonal food in beautiful locations. We’ve also launched Harper’s Steakhouse – bold, fun, and full of flavour.

We're growing fast – and we want great people to grow with us.

Ready to take the reins?

If you’ve got the skill, the spark, and the hunger to lead from the front – let’s talk.