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Roaming Chef
Chickpea Head Office
Full Time
Coins Icon Up to £42000 / Year
Roaming Chef
Chickpea Head Office

Full Time
Coins Icon Up to £42000 / Year
Skills
Knife Skills
Kitchen Safety
Fast-Paced Experience
Menu Development
Food Preparation
Food Safety
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Description

Roaming Chef
Full time
Up to £42000 per annum + Variable TRONC + PAID OVERTIME + paid mileage 

Join the Chickpea Group Team!

We’re looking for a Roaming Chef to support and inspire our kitchens across the group. More than just a passion for food and drink, you’ll share our vision, take pride in the details, and strive to deliver excellence wherever you go. As a key member of the team you will provide hands-on support, maintain standards, and help develop our kitchen teams. You’ll be a steady presence that keeps our kitchens thriving, championing great food made with care.

This role is perfect for someone who loves variety and thrives on supporting teams. You’ll help mentor and develop our chefs, strengthen kitchen operations, and help create environments where both teams and guests can truly live their best lives — through incredible food and great hospitality.

Perks of Working with Us

·       Structured (but relaxed) training programs — we invest in your growth and knowledge

·       Clear pathways to progress — we promote from within

·       A fair share of variable TRONC

.       Paid overtime 

·       50% team discount across all our places

·       Monthly team rewards — we love celebrating wins

·       £100 birthday voucher — because your day matters

·       Employer pension contributions

·       Proper life-work balance with regular days off

·       Uniform provided

·       Supplier trips & team days out 

 

What you’ll do

  • Maintain consistent food quality and presentation across all our pubs
  • Step into different kitchens and quickly adapt to each team and setup
  • Run busy shifts in the absence of Head Chefs, ensuring smooth operations and high standards under pressure
  • Support new pub openings, menu rollouts, and seasonal changes
  • Cover holidays and provide stability during rota gaps
  • Help train and develop junior chefs and kitchen teams
  • Work closely with Head Chefs to uphold brand standards and improve performance
  • Monitor stock, prep levels, and ordering where needed
  • Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards are always met
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and team performance
  • Lead by example, promoting a positive, professional kitchen culture

 

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing others
  • Confident working across multiple kitchens and roles, while adapting to different teams
  • Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage shifting priorities
  • Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
  • Calm and effective under pressure, with a solutions-focused mindset
  • A genuine passion for quality food and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • Flexibility to travel across our pubs and work varied shifts
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport

 

Roaming Chef
Full time
Up to £42000 per annum + Variable TRONC + PAID OVERTIME + paid mileage 

Join the Chickpea Group Team!

We’re looking for a Roaming Chef to support and inspire our kitchens across the group. More than just a passion for food and drink, you’ll share our vision, take pride in the details, and strive to deliver excellence wherever you go. As a key member of the team you will provide hands-on support, maintain standards, and help develop our kitchen teams. You’ll be a steady presence that keeps our kitchens thriving, championing great food made with care.

This role is perfect for someone who loves variety and thrives on supporting teams. You’ll help mentor and develop our chefs, strengthen kitchen operations, and help create environments where both teams and guests can truly live their best lives — through incredible food and great hospitality.

Perks of Working with Us

·       Structured (but relaxed) training programs — we invest in your growth and knowledge

·       Clear pathways to progress — we promote from within

·       A fair share of variable TRONC

.       Paid overtime 

·       50% team discount across all our places

·       Monthly team rewards — we love celebrating wins

·       £100 birthday voucher — because your day matters

·       Employer pension contributions

·       Proper life-work balance with regular days off

·       Uniform provided

·       Supplier trips & team days out 

 

What you’ll do

  • Maintain consistent food quality and presentation across all our pubs
  • Step into different kitchens and quickly adapt to each team and setup
  • Run busy shifts in the absence of Head Chefs, ensuring smooth operations and high standards under pressure
  • Support new pub openings, menu rollouts, and seasonal changes
  • Cover holidays and provide stability during rota gaps
  • Help train and develop junior chefs and kitchen teams
  • Work closely with Head Chefs to uphold brand standards and improve performance
  • Monitor stock, prep levels, and ordering where needed
  • Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards are always met
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and team performance
  • Lead by example, promoting a positive, professional kitchen culture

 

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing others
  • Confident working across multiple kitchens and roles, while adapting to different teams
  • Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage shifting priorities
  • Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
  • Calm and effective under pressure, with a solutions-focused mindset
  • A genuine passion for quality food and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • Flexibility to travel across our pubs and work varied shifts
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport

 

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