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Hours

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  • Full Time(44)

Brands

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  • All Bar One(2)
  • Castle(3)
  • Ember Inns(10)
  • Harvester(3)
  • Miller & Carter (3)
  • Mitchells & Butlers(4)
  • Ego(2)
  • Oak Tree pubs(1)
  • Premium Country Pubs(2)
  • Sizzling Pub & Grill(6)
  • Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery(1)
  • Toby Carvery(4)
  • Vintage(3)

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Latest Jobs

Head Chef Opportunities

Salary

Up to £42,000 per annum plus bonus

Location

Mitchells and Butlers – South East , Reading, RG30 1AS, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Mitchells & Butlers

Location

Reading

Description

I am recruiting Head Chef for various locations and brands across the area and am on the look out for both experienced and first appoint Head Chefs. All Head Chef roles have the additional bonus schem

Reference

2793831

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef Opportunities

Salary

Up to £37,500 per annum

Location

Mitchells and Butlers – Scotland, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Mitchells & Butlers

Location

Edinburgh

Description

As Head Chef at Join us at Mitchells & Butlers, the heart of hospitality. With over 1,600 businesses we’re the home of some of the nation's favourite restaurants, bustling bars, cosy country pubs and

Reference

2745319

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Emily Seagrave Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £40,000 per annum plus live in accommodation

Location

Harvester - Beech Hurst, Haywards Heath, RH16 4BB

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Haywards Heath

Description

As Head Chef at the Beech Hurst - 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 ki

Reference

2761102

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sue Bayley

Author

Sue Bayley
Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36,000 per annum

Location

Court Oak, Birmingham, B32 2EH

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Birmingham

Description

As Head Chef at the Court 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

2796498

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Becca Houseago Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36,000 per annum

Location

White House, Walsall, WS9 0JU

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Walsall

Description

As Head Chef at the White House 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

2798965

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Becca Houseago Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £45,000 per annum

Location

Plough Inn Eynsford, Eynsford, DA4 0AE

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

Eynsford

Description

As Head Chef at the Plough Inn Eynsford 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 kitche

Reference

2780340

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Becca Houseago Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £38,000 per annum

Location

Old Moat House, Luton, LU3 1UU

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery

Location

Luton

Description

As Head Chef at the Old Moat House 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

2796300

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

Author

Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

Author

Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36,300 per annum

Location

Red Lion, Bath, BA2 2UA

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Bath

Description

As Head Chef at the Red Lion 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

2800578

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Helen Osborn

Author

Helen Osborn
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35,300 per annum

Location

Toby Carvery - Ormskirk, Ormskirk, L39 1NN

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Toby Carvery

Location

Ormskirk

Description

As Head Chef at Toby Carvery - Ormskirk 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 kitche

Reference

2792958

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Russell Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £36,300 per annum

Location

Westacres, Wolverhampton, WV3 9HP

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Wolverhampton

Description

As Head Chef at the Westacres 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

2790703

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Dawson

Author

Sophie Dawson
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35,300 per annum

Location

Queslett, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, B74 2EY

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield

Description

As Head Chef at the Queslett 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

2798998

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Becca Houseago Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £38,000 per annum

Location

Acorn Hotel, Bebington, CH63 8PT

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Bebington

Description

As Head Chef at the Acorn 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 hi

Reference

2711805

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Emily Seagrave Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35,300 per annum

Location

Toby Carvery - Morecambe, Morecambe, LA4 5TP

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Toby Carvery

Location

Morecambe

Description

As Head Chef at Toby Carvery - Morecambe 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

2791529

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Emily Seagrave Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £39,500 per annum

Location

Castle, Wakefield, WF2 6AS

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

Wakefield

Description

As Head Chef at the Castle 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

2761077

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Dawson

Author

Sophie Dawson
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £41,000 per annum

Location

March Hare, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5PG

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Cheadle Hulme

Description

As Head Chef at the March Hare 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 t

Reference

2785154

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Emily Seagrave Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36,000 per annum

Location

Tickled Trout, Milngavie, G62 6EP

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Milngavie

Description

As Head Chef at the Tickled Trout 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 o

Reference

2800232

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Rachel Hoggard Apply Add to shortlist
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OUR STORIES

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Common Head Chef interview questions and how to ace them

Teaser

Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/06/2026

Summary

Preparing for a Head Chef interview can feel a bit like a Saturday night service, fast-paced, high-pressure, and full of moments where you need to bring your A-game. The good news? Most Head Che

Teaser

Most Head Chef interview questions follow predictable themes. If you know what interviewers are looking for, you can walk in confident and ready to impress.

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Rachel Hoggard

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Rachel Hoggard

Rachel Hoggard

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Rachel Hoggard

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How to write a winning Head Chef CV in 2026

Teaser

Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/06/2026

Summary

A great Head Chef CV doesn’t just list kitchens you’ve worked in, it tells the story of how you lead teams, deliver standout food, run a commercially strong operation, and keep guests coming back

Teaser

At M&B, we know Head Chefs are more than cooks. They’re culture-builders, business leaders, mentors, and creative forces in the kitchen.

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Daria Dysarz

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Daria Dysarz

Daria Dysarz

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Daria Dysarz

James from M&B
Cooking up a kitchen career: James’ journey from Chef to Head Chef

Teaser

Diversity and Inclusion

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/03/2026

Summary

Ever wondered how a kitchen career can really take off? We caught up with James Chilongo, who started as a Chef back in 2007 and is now a Kitchen Investment Trainer at M&B.  From working acro

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Ever wondered how a kitchen career can take off? We caught up with James, who started as a Chef back in 2007 and is now a Kitchen Investment Trainer at M&B.

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Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly

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5 reasons M&B Head Chef jobs are a cut above the rest

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Our Culture

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

01/16/2026

Summary

Being a Head Chef at M&B is about running a high-energy, fast-paced environment where every decision shapes not only the dining experience for your guests, but also your team. We give you real

Teaser

Being a Head Chef at M&B is about running a high-energy environment where every decision shapes the dining experience for your guests, but also your team.

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Sophie Dawson

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Sophie Dawson

Sophie Dawson

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Sophie Dawson

male chef cooking in a kitchen
4 steps for a successful Head Chef job application

Teaser

Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

12/17/2025

Summary

Thinking about your next move as a Head Chef? Maybe you’re ready to lead your own kitchen, or you’re already one of the most senior chefs on the pass and looking for a business that will help you ste

Teaser

It really couldn't be easier to find your next kitchen job! All you've got to do is follow these four steps until you land on the role that's right for you.

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Sophie Dawson

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Sophie Dawson

Sophie Dawson

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Sophie Dawson

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A day in the life of a Head Chef at Harvester

Teaser

Career Development

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

12/17/2025

Summary

Rotisserie chicken. Unlimited salad bars. Proper crowd‑pleasing food. When people think of Harvester, those are usually the first things that spring to mind. But behind every great plate is a buzzing

Teaser

We caught up with to two of our Head Chefs, Carl and Indie, and they gave us a glimpse into what it's like to work in a Harvester kitchen during a busy service.

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Sophie Russell

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Sophie Russell

Sophie Russell

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Sophie Russell

Man cutting turkey
5 reasons Christmas chef jobs are the best seasonal work

Teaser

Our Culture

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

12/01/2025

Summary

If the thought of tinsel, festive tunes, and roast dinners gets you excited, or even if you’re usually a bit of a Scrooge, then a Christmas chef job might just be your perfect seasonal gig.  I

Teaser

Is there a better time to look for a chef job than at Christmas? Pubs, bars and restaurants are never more alive and merry and you could be in the thick of it.

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Rachel Hoggard

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Rachel Hoggard

Rachel Hoggard

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Rachel Hoggard

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5 reasons to bring your Kitchen Manager career to M&B

Teaser

Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

01/27/2025

Summary

At M&B, we’re passionate about helping our team members grow and reach their full potential. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to progress in your career, we provide plenty of training

Teaser

We’ve got the ingredients to help you prep for a successful Kitchen Manager career, are you ready to get cooking?

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Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

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Who are the best chefs in the world? Get inspired to start your own chef journey at M&B

Teaser

Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

01/06/2025

Summary

Ever wondered how the world’s best chefs got their start? Spoiler alert: none of them were born holding a Michelin star.  From peeling potatoes in a tiny kitchen to perfecting dishes that wow the

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Let’s dive into the journeys of some of the most inspiring chefs in the world and show you how your culinary adventure could kick off with us!

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Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

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Could you be a chef? The answer might surprise you

Teaser

Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

12/20/2024

Summary

A chef job isn’t just for those trained at fancy French cookery schools, or those who have been whipping up pastries since before they could walk. In fact, you could become a chef right now –

Teaser

You could be a chef right now – but do you have what it takes? Let's see if you tick any of the boxes here.

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Emily Seagrave

Emily Seagrave

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