Roaming Chef: Multi-Pub Kitchen Leader

White Hart Overton; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £16/hr + Tronc

Paid mileage

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 40% off meals on shift

Career progression to General Manager

Lifestyle Card access

Service awards & milestone bonuses

Referral rewards up to £1,000

Job summary

Upham Inns seeks a Roaming Chef to lead kitchen operations across multiple pubs in Southern England. You will train and motivate BOH teams to deliver outstanding food and service, while ensuring every venue remains guest-ready with top standards in cleanliness and safety.

Collaborating with General Managers, you’ll drive commercial results and smooth operations, sharing expertise on people, profit, safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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
• You’re legally able to work in the UK

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Team management

Financial skills

Commercial sense

Problem solving

Communication

UK work eligibility

Job description

Upham Inns seeks a Roaming Chef to lead kitchen operations across multiple pubs in Southern England. You will train and motivate BOH teams to deliver outstanding food and service, while ensuring every venue remains guest-ready with top standards in cleanliness and safety.

Collaborating with General Managers, you’ll drive commercial results and smooth operations, sharing expertise on people, profit, safety and guest satisfaction.