Job Overview
Area Support Chefs are leaders with excellent communication and influencing skills. Creative, forward-thinking individuals who thrive under pressure and have a real passion for food, standards, and a talent for building and supporting strong teams. You'll play a key support covering kitchen shifts within a remit reporting to your Executive Chef & Operations Manager. You need to be organised and punctual, accept responsibility for food standards in the kitchens and ensure that the food served at all times of the day consistently meets the Urban Pubs & Bars standards.
Key Responsibilities
An enthusiastic, dynamic and experienced chef who is looking for a new challenge.
Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus.
Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety.
Able to show a proven track record of supporting a kitchen and controlling stock and GP.
Able to show technical skill and attention to detail
Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams.
Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.
Benefits
Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
Team trips, regular incentives and socials - a fun, family atmosphere
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
Cycle to work scheme
End-of-Year Annual Staff Party & Prize draws!
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave - commitment to working families for our salaried management ensuring that greater financial support is offered for important life moments.
Health Care Cash Plan - We want you to feel empowered to manage your everyday healthcare costs
Interested in hearing more?, up to £18 hourly
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Area Head Chef - Urban Pubs & Bars Ltd - London employer: Chef & Cook
Join our vibrant café in London, where we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture. As a Key Holder & All-Round Café Pro, you'll enjoy flexible shifts, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.
