Head Chef - Live in Available

Upham Pub Group; Fraddam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium pub group is seeking a passionate Head Chef in Fraddam, UK. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and managing stock effectively. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience and excel in culinary skills and team leadership. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various perks, set within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Up to £40,000 of Tronc

Flexible shift patterns

33% off meals for you and guests

Development programme

Access to lifestyle discounts

Chef recruitment incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Head Chef.
• Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner.
• Forward-thinking with ability to manage stock with minimal wastage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff; train, coach and mentor.

Skills

Excellent culinary and presentation skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Energetic with passion to do a great job

Excellent organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Head Chef - Live in Available

We are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Head Chef who is a natural born leader to join us on our very exciting journey. We are very passionate about what we do and the quality of the ingredients we cook with, so we need a Head Chef who loves to cook with raw ingredients as well as having the ability to coach and educate their team.

What do we do?

We own a collection of beautiful and individual premium pubs across Southern England. Our pubs are in idyllic settings in country villages and towns, where we are proud to be the quality local of the area, serving high‑quality fresh pub food in a cozy pub ambience. Most of our pubs have some charming bedrooms as well. New to our growing family is Harper’s Steakhouse, a new premium American steakhouse brand that we started rolling out last year.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £40,000 of Tronc (up to £5,000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation & 20% off for friends and family
• Development programme with a clear pathway
• Access to the lifestyle card – instant access to over 5,000 discounts across all aspects of lifestyle (free benefit for Upham Inn team members)
• Service Awards
• Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000 when you refer a friend

Head Chef Requirements

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Head Chef
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic with passion to do a great job
• Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
• Forward‑thinking with ability to manage stock with minimal wastage
• Demonstrates a passion for food
• Team player
• Excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of profit margins and food stock controls
• Right to work in the UK

Head Chef Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring the company's reputation for quality is enhanced
• Prepare high‑quality food for guests quickly and efficiently
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards
• Order and control stock, reducing waste
• Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations proactively and hands‑on
• Lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff; train, coach and mentor
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen
• Adhere to allergen laws and respect dietary requirements
• Produce rotas and cleaning schedules for kitchen staff

A job you can enjoy

We are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Head Chef who is a natural born leader to join us on our very exciting journey. We are very passionate about what we do and the quality of the ingredients we cook with, so we need a Head Chef who loves to cook with raw ingredients as well as having the ability to coach and educate their team. If you have previous Head Chef experience, a strong team approach, a real passion for delivering service excellence, and a strong desire to work within a progressive and expanding company – then we want to hear from you! This is not for the faint‑hearted as we are busy and going to get busier, so we need an experienced high‑class operator to lead and manage our kitchen while executing great food quality. It goes without saying that 5‑star food hygiene standards come before everything.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality

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