Roaming Chef

TN United Kingdom; High Littleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Roaming Chef to join a dynamic support team in a fast-growing pub company. This role involves leading and mentoring kitchen teams across multiple venues, ensuring exceptional food and service standards. With flexible shifts and a pathway to General Manager, you can grow your career while enjoying perks like paid mileage and discounts. Join a company that values its people and offers a vibrant work environment, making every day a new adventure in hospitality.

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Flexible Shift Patterns

40% Off Meals

Pathway to General Manager

Lifestyle Card Access

Service Awards

Milestone Bonuses

Referral Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leadership role in hospitality or kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate BOH teams for exceptional service.
• Ensure pubs are guest-ready with high standards in food and safety.

Skills

Leadership in Hospitality

Restaurant Operations Knowledge

Financial Skills (P&L, Stock)

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Motivation

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Job description

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Are you a kitchen-savvy leader with a passion for hospitality, food, and teamwork? Do you thrive in high-energy environments and love variety in your work? We're on the hunt for Roaming Chefs to join our dynamic support team and bring their magic to our 14 stunning pubs across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Surrey.

This is your chance to be a key player in a fast-growing pub company, working closely with different General Managers, supporting teams on the ground, and making a real impact. Whether you're leading the line or inspiring the FOH crew, every day will bring something new.

You’ll need your own wheels (we cover the mileage, of course).

Your Mission as Roaming Chef:

1. Be the kitchen and operations hero across multiple venues.
2. Lead, train, and motivate our BOH teams to deliver exceptional service and outstanding food.
3. Ensure our pubs are always guest-ready, upholding the highest standards in food, service, cleanliness, and safety.
4. Partner with General Managers to deliver strong commercial results and seamless operations.
5. Share your expertise to support performance in people, profit, safety, and satisfaction.
6. Inspire and mentor teams, helping to build skills, confidence, and camaraderie.
7. Be the go-to support during busy periods, holidays, or to help new openings hit the ground running.

What’s In It For You?

• Up to £16/hr + Tronc (worth up to £3,500/year)
• Paid mileage across your travels
• Flexible shift patterns – we work around life
• Up to 40% off meals on shift for you and up to 6 guests
• Pathway to General Manager – clear, supported career growth
• Free access to the Lifestyle Card – unlock 5,000+ discounts on travel, fashion, fitness & more
• Service awards & milestone bonuses
• Up to £1,000 in referral rewards for finding more amazing team members!

What You Bring:

• Experience in a similar leadership role – ideally in hospitality, kitchens, or premium pubs
• Strong knowledge of restaurant & kitchen operations
• A people-first approach with proven success leading high-performing teams
• Solid financial skills – you know your way around P&L, stock, rotas, and compliance
• Commercial instincts – you can drive sales and spot opportunities
• Cool under pressure with great problem-solving skills
• Top-notch communication and team motivation skills
• Legally able to work in the UK

Who We Are:

We’re Upham Inns, a collection of premium, individually styled pubs and inns across Southern England. Our venues are known for top-quality fresh food, warm hospitality, and charming locations. Many of our pubs also feature boutique bedrooms, making us the local go-to for food, drink, and staycations.

We’ve also recently launched Harper’s Steakhouse – our bold and buzzing American steakhouse brand – and it’s already turning heads.

Why Join Us?

We’re big enough to offer brilliant opportunities, but small enough to know your name. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us. We believe in investing in our people, rewarding effort, and creating places where teams feel proud to work.

Ready to take your career on the road (and to the next level)? Join the Upham family and be part of something awesome.