Upham Inns
Chef of all Levels
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Chefs of All Levels – The Red Lion, Water’s End, Leighton Buzzard
A fresh chapter is coming to The Red Lion. Come and help us make it something special.
We’re refurbishing The Red Lion and building a kitchen team ready to welcome guests back. We’re looking for chefs at all stages of their careers, whether you’re developing your skills, confident running a section, or ready to bring years of experience to a new team.
What matters most to us is your passion for good food, pride in what you serve and willingness to work together. You’ll be part of a team creating memorable meals in a beautiful pub, with the support to keep learning and progress.
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- Salary dependent on role and experience, up to £14 per hour, plus a share of tronc that could be worth up to £5,000 per year
- Flexible shift patterns
- Up to 33% off meals when off duty for you and up to six guests
- 33% off our hotel accommodation, plus 20% off for friends and family
- A development programme with a clear pathway to Head Chef
- Free access to The Lifestyle Card, with over 5,000 discounts
- Service awards and a birthday gift
- Refer a friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000
What we’re looking for
You might be an experienced chef or still building your confidence in a professional kitchen. If you can bring a positive attitude, care about quality and enjoy being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.
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You’ll help prepare and serve great food, follow our recipes and standards, look after your section and keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised. You’ll need the right to work in the UK.
Why Upham Inns?
We’re a collection of individual premium pubs across Southern England. Our pubs are places where guests come together for great food, warm hospitality and lasting memories. We’re growing and investing in our businesses, and we want our people to grow with us.
The Red Lion’s next chapter starts with its team. If you’d like to be part of it, apply now.
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