About Us
Stanley Pubs is a small, independent pub group based across North and East London. We’re known for our relaxed neighbourhood pubs, friendly teams, and Mediterranean-inspired food that’s simple, seasonal, and full of flavour. Community sits at the heart of what we do — both for our guests and for the people who work with us.
With continued growth and new openings on the horizon, we’re looking for a skilled and reliable Cover Chef to support our kitchens across multiple sites.
The Role
This is a dynamic, hands-on role working across 8 sites, stepping in to support kitchen teams where needed — whether that’s covering holidays, sickness, or providing extra support during busy periods.
You’ll need to be confident walking into different kitchens, quickly integrating with teams, and maintaining our food standards and systems. This role is ideal for a versatile chef who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and being a key support across a growing group.
What We’re Looking For
- An experienced chef confident working in fast-paced, fresh-food kitchens
- Comfortable working across multiple sites and adapting to different teams
- Strong all-round cooking skills, ideally with Mediterranean and modern British experience
- A calm, organised approach and the ability to hit the ground running
- Solid knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP
- Reliable, flexible, and able to travel between North & East London sites
- A positive attitude and genuine love of hospitality and pub culture
What You’ll Get
- Share of tips
- Free staff meals on shift
- Discounts across all Stanley Pubs
- A friendly, supportive, non-corporate working environment
- Variety in your role — no two weeks are the same
- Opportunities to grow with a small but expanding pub group
- Company events, wellbeing support, and sick pay
Location & Hours
- Full-time, permanent position
- Based across North & East London (8 sites)
- In-person role
- Must be able to travel reliably between sites
Experience & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef in a fresh-food kitchen
- Experience working in multiple kitchens or similar flexible roles is a plus
- Right to work in the UK required
Apply Now
If you’re a dependable, adaptable chef who enjoys variety and takes pride in delivering great food wherever you go, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
