?‍? Chef Wanted – Cosy Country Pub in Winchester

? Littletown, Winchester, Hampshire
? Full-Time | Part-Time Considered | Competitive Pay

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our friendly team at our much-loved local country pub in the heart of Winchester’s countryside.

Our pub is a warm, welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike – offering freshly cooked, hearty meals with a focus on quality, seasonal ingredients. We pride ourselves on great service, traditional charm, and a relaxed but professional working environment.

⭐ What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working as a Chef in a pub, restaurant, or hotel kitchen.

• Able to work independently or alongside a small kitchen team.

• Passionate about good food, presentation, and hygiene.

• Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure.

? The Role:

• Preparing and cooking meals to order for lunch and dinner service.

• Maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards at all times.

• Helping plan menus and specials (we love seasonal dishes).

• Managing stock, prepping ingredients, and minimising waste.

• Supporting with occasional events like Sunday roasts, quiz nights, and small functions.

✅ What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate or salary (depending on experience).

• Flexible working hours (full-time preferred, part-time considered).

• A supportive, close-knit team in a relaxed, countryside setting.

• Opportunities for creative input on menus and specials.

• Staff discounts on food and drink.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a growing business, then read on

• Up to £13.00 per hour plus a share of Tronc (this can be up to £5000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation & 20% for Friends and Family
• Development program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• Access to the lifestyle card – which will provide you with instant access to over 5,000 discounts across all aspects of their lifestyle. With thousands of discounts covering local independents, national and online businesses, there are plenty of opportunities to save money. The lifestyle card is a 100% free benefit for our Upham Inn team members.
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

Commi chef Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of all sections
• Ability to work under supervision of a limited range
• Ability to produce good quality basic food
• Understanding of health and safety
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices
• Good oral communication
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

A job you can enjoy

If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Commis Chef may be the perfect job for you. 

If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Commis Chef, progressing to a role as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.

What do we do?

We own a collection of beautiful and individual premium pubs across Southern England. Our pubs are in idyllic settings in country villages and towns, where we are proud to be the quality local of the area, serving high quality fresh pub food in a cozy pub ambience. Most of our pubs have some Charming Bedrooms as well. New to our growing family is Harper’s Steakhouse, a new premium American Steakhouse brand that we started rolling out last year.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

Upham Inns is growing, and we want you to grow with us and be part of our success. We’ve been busy investing in our business and we are seeing some great results. So, we want to continue to grow our pub family and we are looking to recruit passionate people into our team

We are looking for great people to join us

Our company is big enough to support you but small enough to care about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands-on team who have a passion for running great pubs. We are always on the lookout for like-minded people who have the desire to work and grow with us. 

  ?‍? Chef Wanted – Cosy Country Pub in Winchester

? Littletown, Winchester, Hampshire
? Full-Time | Part-Time Considered | Competitive Pay

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our friendly team at our much-loved local country pub in the heart of Winchester’s countryside.

Our pub is a warm, welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike – offering freshly cooked, hearty meals with a focus on quality, seasonal ingredients. We pride ourselves on great service, traditional charm, and a relaxed but professional working environment.

⭐ What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working as a Chef in a pub, restaurant, or hotel kitchen.

• Able to work independently or alongside a small kitchen team.

• Passionate about good food, presentation, and hygiene.

• Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure.

? The Role:

• Preparing and cooking meals to order for lunch and dinner service.

• Maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards at all times.

• Helping plan menus and specials (we love seasonal dishes).

• Managing stock, prepping ingredients, and minimising waste.

• Supporting with occasional events like Sunday roasts, quiz nights, and small functions.

✅ What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate or salary (depending on experience).

• Flexible working hours (full-time preferred, part-time considered).

• A supportive, close-knit team in a relaxed, countryside setting.

• Opportunities for creative input on menus and specials.

• Staff discounts on food and drink.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a growing business, then read on

• Up to £13.00 per hour plus a share of Tronc (this can be up to £5000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation & 20% for Friends and Family
• Development program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• Access to the lifestyle card – which will provide you with instant access to over 5,000 discounts across all aspects of their lifestyle. With thousands of discounts covering local independents, national and online businesses, there are plenty of opportunities to save money. The lifestyle card is a 100% free benefit for our Upham Inn team members.
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

Commi chef Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of all sections
• Ability to work under supervision of a limited range
• Ability to produce good quality basic food
• Understanding of health and safety
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices
• Good oral communication
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

A job you can enjoy

If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Commis Chef may be the perfect job for you. 

If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Commis Chef, progressing to a role as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.

What do we do?

We own a collection of beautiful and individual premium pubs across Southern England. Our pubs are in idyllic settings in country villages and towns, where we are proud to be the quality local of the area, serving high quality fresh pub food in a cozy pub ambience. Most of our pubs have some Charming Bedrooms as well. New to our growing family is Harper’s Steakhouse, a new premium American Steakhouse brand that we started rolling out last year.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

Upham Inns is growing, and we want you to grow with us and be part of our success. We’ve been busy investing in our business and we are seeing some great results. So, we want to continue to grow our pub family and we are looking to recruit passionate people into our team

We are looking for great people to join us

Our company is big enough to support you but small enough to care about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands-on team who have a passion for running great pubs. We are always on the lookout for like-minded people who have the desire to work and grow with us.