Area Support Chef - London - Fresh Food -
Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company !
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.
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, a 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.
You Are:
- 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.
What's in it for me:
- Training and development
- Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
- Get out and about, you automatically get30% discountacross 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 canearn up to £1000per 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?
Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!
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Area Head Chef employer: UPB Head Office
Urban Pubs and Bars is an award-winning employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture in the heart of London. With a commitment to employee growth through comprehensive training and development, as well as a range of benefits including generous discounts, flexible working conditions, and a family-like atmosphere, we ensure our Maintenance Technicians feel valued and empowered. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that celebrates success and prioritises your well-being.
