Recruitment Partner
Recruiter
Sophie Russell
Recruitment Partner
I’ve been part of Mitchells & Butlers Recruitment Team since 2021. I recruit for General Manager and Head Chef/Kitchen Manager positions across the East and West Midlands, down through the corridor to North London and surrounding areas, such as Surrey and Kent. In the past, I’ve also worked in the Southeast and Essex, as well as along the South Coast, so I know our businesses inside out from the Midlands downwards. I work closely with amazing Area Managers across fantastic brands like Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter - to name a few!
What do I love about my role? Helping people find the right role and the right business for them—and once they’re in, seeing how they progress. One of the best things about M&B is the variety of brands, which means there’s plenty of room to learn, grow, and develop your career. If you’re curious about opportunities or just want to chat about what it’s like to work here, drop me a message—I’d love to connect!
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My Jobs
Salary
Up to £43,000 per annum plus bonus
Location
EGO - Penhow, Penhow, NP26 3AD
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
EGO
Location
Penhow
Description
As Head Chef at EGO - Penhow you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the
Reference
2840592
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £49,000 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Plough, Fen Ditton, CB5 8SX
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Premium Country Pubs
Location
Fen Ditton
Description
As Head Chef at the Plough you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the h
Reference
2850256
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £52,000 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Plough, Fen Ditton, CB5 8SX
Departments
General Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Premium Country Pubs
Location
Fen Ditton
Description
At the Plough we recognise a good General Manager is key to our success. You’ll build a business to be proud of, help to grow your team and smash targets. You’ll be part of a district of sites that ar
Reference
2850255
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £45,000 per annum plus bonus
Location
Goffs Oak, Waltham Cross, EN7 5RH
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Premium Country Pubs
Location
Waltham Cross
Description
As Head Chef at the Goffs Oak you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of th
Reference
2811668
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £44,000 per annum plus bonus
Location
Miller & Carter - Aylesbury, Aylesbury, HP18 0PE
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Miller & Carter
Location
Aylesbury
Description
At Miller & Carter - Aylesbury we know that a good Kitchen Manager is key to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, managing all areas; from training and mentoring your team to overseeing
Reference
2805910
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSay Hello to Sophie, your recruitment partner
Featured job
General Manager
General Manager, Plough in Cambridge
My Jobs
Salary
Up to £43,000 per annum plus bonus
Location
EGO - Penhow, Penhow, NP26 3AD
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
EGO
Location
Penhow
Description
As Head Chef at EGO - Penhow you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the
Reference
2840592
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £49,000 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Plough, Fen Ditton, CB5 8SX
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Premium Country Pubs
Location
Fen Ditton
Description
As Head Chef at the Plough you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the h
Reference
2850256
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £52,000 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Plough, Fen Ditton, CB5 8SX
Departments
General Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Premium Country Pubs
Location
Fen Ditton
Description
At the Plough we recognise a good General Manager is key to our success. You’ll build a business to be proud of, help to grow your team and smash targets. You’ll be part of a district of sites that ar
Reference
2850255
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £45,000 per annum plus bonus
Location
Goffs Oak, Waltham Cross, EN7 5RH
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Premium Country Pubs
Location
Waltham Cross
Description
As Head Chef at the Goffs Oak you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of th
Reference
2811668
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie RussellSalary
Up to £44,000 per annum plus bonus
Location
Miller & Carter - Aylesbury, Aylesbury, HP18 0PE
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Miller & Carter
Location
Aylesbury
Description
At Miller & Carter - Aylesbury we know that a good Kitchen Manager is key to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, managing all areas; from training and mentoring your team to overseeing
Reference
2805910
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophie RussellAuthor
Sophie Russell