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.
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.
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.
My Jobs
Salary
Up to £40,000 per annum
Location
Harvester - Buccaneer, Fareham, PO14 1NS
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Fareham
Description
As Head Chef at the Buccaneer - 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 kitc
Reference
2745498
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £38,000 per annum
Location
Clay Pipe Inn, Holton Heath, BH16 6JY
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Sizzling Pub & Grill
Location
Holton Heath
Description
Do you have experience of leading a team to success in the kitchen and fancy making a move? Or maybe you fancy bringing your kitchen management skills to the pub and restaurant business.Based within a
Reference
2744145
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £39,000 per annum OTE
Location
Haymoor, Poole, BH17 9DW
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Sizzling Pub & Grill
Location
Poole
Description
As Head Chef at the Haymoor 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
2656527
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £40,000 per annum
Location
Tide Mill, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4HS
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery
Location
Wootton Bridge
Description
As Head Chef at the Tide Mill 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
2715710
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £38,500 per annum
Location
Punch Tavern, Canterbury, CT3 4NB
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery
Location
Canterbury
Description
As Head Chef at the Punch Tavern 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
Reference
2727913
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
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My Jobs
Salary
Up to £40,000 per annum
Location
Harvester - Buccaneer, Fareham, PO14 1NS
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Harvester
Location
Fareham
Description
As Head Chef at the Buccaneer - 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 kitc
Reference
2745498
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £38,000 per annum
Location
Clay Pipe Inn, Holton Heath, BH16 6JY
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Sizzling Pub & Grill
Location
Holton Heath
Description
Do you have experience of leading a team to success in the kitchen and fancy making a move? Or maybe you fancy bringing your kitchen management skills to the pub and restaurant business.Based within a
Reference
2744145
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £39,000 per annum OTE
Location
Haymoor, Poole, BH17 9DW
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Sizzling Pub & Grill
Location
Poole
Description
As Head Chef at the Haymoor 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
2656527
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £40,000 per annum
Location
Tide Mill, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4HS
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery
Location
Wootton Bridge
Description
As Head Chef at the Tide Mill 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
2715710
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue BayleySalary
Up to £38,500 per annum
Location
Punch Tavern, Canterbury, CT3 4NB
Departments
Head Chef-Kitchen Manager
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Regional role
Brand
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery
Location
Canterbury
Description
As Head Chef at the Punch Tavern 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
Reference
2727913
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sue BayleyAuthor
Sue Bayley