Recruitment Partner
Recruiter
Sue Bayley
Recruitment Partner
I’m passionate about connecting talented people with exciting opportunities at Mitchells & Butlers. I recruit General Managers and Head Chef/Kitchen Manager roles across the South Coast and the southern outskirts of London, including Woking, Croydon, Bromley, Gravesend and Maidstone. I work across all our well-loved brands—Harvester, Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery, and more—and I’m always open to conversations about your next career move.
What I Love About My Role....Having worked at M&B for over 30 years, I know firsthand the incredible opportunities we offer. I value the security we provide for our teams, alongside the challenge, change, and development that make every day rewarding.If you’re ready to explore new options and take the next step in your career, please reach out—I’d love to hear from you!
Top Tips
Prepare great examples for your interview
Be ready with two or three stories that highlight how you've supported guests, solved problems, or developed your team. Use clear examples to show patience, teamwork, and initiative, even from non-hospitality roles. Specific wins help us picture you delivering the same standard for your guests.
Let your personality shine
Hospitality is a people-first industry, so let your energy and personality shine. Greet confidently and keep your tone friendly and positive. We notice genuine enthusiasm, be yourself and show your passion.
Show you embrace change and challenge
High-volume settings move fast, so embrace change, variety, and teamwork. Show you're open to changing things up with alternative tasks, and learning new systems or adapting budgets. A positive, can-do attitude often matters more than experience so lean into growth.
My Jobs
Salary
Up to £39000.00 per annum plus bonus
Location
Red Lion Hotel, London Rd, Portsmouth PO6 3EE, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Mitchells & Butlers
Location
Portsmouth
Description
As Head Chef at the Red Lion Hotel 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
Reference
2628827
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus
Location
Harvester - Running Horse, Running Horse Harvester, Chatham Rd, Maidstone ME14 3AG, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Sandling
Description
As Head Chef at the Running Horse – Harvester, Maidstone you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring and leading an experienced team, instilling the passion that ensu
Reference
2599844
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £36500.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Harvester - Katarina, Brighton Marina VIllage, Village Square, Brighton BN2 5WD, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Brighton
Description
As Head Chef at the Katarina - Harvester 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 kitch
Reference
2636863
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus
Location
Harvester - Gravesend, 252 Rochester Rd, Gravesend DA12 4TZ, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Gravesend
Description
As Head Chef at Harvester - Gravesend 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
Reference
2636864
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £42000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Miller & Carter Bagshot, 39 London Rd, Bagshot GU19 5EG, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Miller & Carter
Location
Bagshot
Description
At Miller & Carter Bagshot 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 foo
Reference
2621200
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
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My Jobs
Salary
Up to £39000.00 per annum plus bonus
Location
Red Lion Hotel, London Rd, Portsmouth PO6 3EE, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Mitchells & Butlers
Location
Portsmouth
Description
As Head Chef at the Red Lion Hotel 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
Reference
2628827
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus
Location
Harvester - Running Horse, Running Horse Harvester, Chatham Rd, Maidstone ME14 3AG, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Sandling
Description
As Head Chef at the Running Horse – Harvester, Maidstone you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring and leading an experienced team, instilling the passion that ensu
Reference
2599844
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £36500.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Harvester - Katarina, Brighton Marina VIllage, Village Square, Brighton BN2 5WD, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Brighton
Description
As Head Chef at the Katarina - Harvester 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 kitch
Reference
2636863
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus
Location
Harvester - Gravesend, 252 Rochester Rd, Gravesend DA12 4TZ, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Gravesend
Description
As Head Chef at Harvester - Gravesend 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
Reference
2636864
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £42000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Location
Miller & Carter Bagshot, 39 London Rd, Bagshot GU19 5EG, UK
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Miller & Carter
Location
Bagshot
Description
At Miller & Carter Bagshot 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 foo
Reference
2621200
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue Bayley