Upham Inns
Roaming Chef - Tronc 6k
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Roaming Chef – Join Our Premium Pub Group | Upham Inns
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 recruiting Roaming Chefs to join our dynamic support team and bring their expertise to stunning pubs in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Surrey as part of Upham Inns, a fast-growing premium pub and inn group.
The Role in Detail
Your mission will be to partner with General Managers, lead and mentor teams across multiple venues, and ensure our Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Operations standards are consistently delivered.
- You’ll need your own transport (mileage reimbursed).
- Work flexibly around different schedules.
- Be the go-to resource during busy periods, holidays, or new openings.
Key Responsibilities
- Supply & Support Across Venues
- Lead, mentor, and operate within Back of House and Housekeeping teams
- Maintain high standards of food, service, cleanliness, and safety in every pub
- Partner with General Managers on commercial performance, profit & loss, and operational excellence
- Align current teams to soar—balancing people, performance, profit, safety, and guest satisfaction
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- Provide hands-on restaurant, kitchen, and venue support as needed
- Bring confidence, expertise, and energy to driving guest results
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Aspire with Us
- Clear pathway to General Manager for those with leadership potential
- Opportunity to inspire, develop, and grow as both a team member and a leader
What We Offer
Our benefits reflect our mission—to reward effort, not just hours. Here’s what’s in it for you:
- Enhanced pay rate (£16/hour + Tronc—worth up to £3,500/year)
- Paid mileage on travel for the team’s remote support
- Flexible shifts, structured around busy periods of your life
- ** Hospital Dining Discount** (Up to 40% off meals for you and up to 6 guests)
- Boutique Stays Perk Discounts (20% off* for guests staying across our inns)
- Lifestyle Card (access to 5,000+ partners, including travel, fashion, and fitness)
- Career Growth through coaching and training
- Recognition via service awards and milestone bonuses
- Referral Rewards (Up to £1,000 for successful team hires)
What You’ll Bring
- Hospitality Leadership: Experience in a similar role (preferably within restaurant, kitchen, or premium pubs ins).
- Strategic Knowledge: Deep understanding of restaurant operations, stock management, and recruitment (rotas, OH&S compliance, P&L).
- People Management: Proven track record mentoring and driving highly-performing teams.
- Drive & Confidence: Able to spot opportunities, troubleshoot problems, and thrive under pressure.
- Clear Communication: Motivate and maintain teams, even in fast-paced periods.
- UK Legal Status: Must legally work in the UK
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Why Join Upham Inns?
At Upham Inns, we integrate word-class hospitality and boutique stays—whether offering fresh regional dishes in family-friendly pubs or intriguing steakhouses at Harper’s. Our first American-style steakhouse, Harper’s, reflects our ambitious brand growth plans, and we are seeking dedicated voices to support our continual expansion.
We weary over sustaining authenticity in the delicate balance between growth and heritage, valuing trust, pragmatism, and indentation in all roles. If you aspire to award-winning environments, own collaborative success, and thrive in steady growth, meet us.
Ready to take your career further?
Join Upham Inns, be part of something exceptional, and grow with us. Apply today—let’s deliver together.
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