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Latest Jobs

Head Chef

Salary

Up to £38000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harvester - St Catherines, 6 St Catherine St, Carmarthen SA31 1GA, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Carmarthen

Description

As Head Chef at Harvester - St Catherines 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

2591561

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Helen Osborn

Author

Helen Osborn
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34100.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Old Red Lion, London Rd, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7AQ, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Holmes Chapel

Description

As Head Chef at the Old 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

Reference

2577473

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Becca Houseago Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £38000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harvester - Grange Park, Grange Park, Loake Cl, Northampton NN4 5EZ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Northampton

Description

As Head Chef at Harvester - Grange Park 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

2563109

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £43000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Feathers, 18A Broadway, Westminster, London SW1H 0BH, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Nicholson's

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Feathers 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

2560311

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

Author

Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34050.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Sportsman, The Sportsman, 57 Benty Ln, Sheffield S10 5NF, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Sheffield

Description

As Head Chef at the Sportsman 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

2544190

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Emily Seagrave Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37700.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harrow, 130 Hornchurch Rd, Hornchurch RM11 1DP, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Hornchurch

Description

As Head Chef at the Harrow 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

2603659

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

California, Brighton Rd, Sutton SM2 5SU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Sutton

Description

As Head Chef at the California 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

2587669

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 £37500.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Easington, 135 Bloxham Rd, Banbury OX16 9JU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Banbury

Description

As Head Chef at the Easington 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

2534887

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Helen Osborn

Author

Helen Osborn
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34050.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Packhorse, Pack Horse Hotel, Alcester Rd, Hollywood, Birmingham B47 5HA, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Birmingham

Description

As Head Chef at the Packhorse 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

2576289

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Helen Osborn

Author

Helen Osborn
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34050.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Highwayman, Great North Road, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7HU, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery

Location

Woodlands

Description

As Head Chef at the Highwayman 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

2594357

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Dawson

Author

Sophie Dawson
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £42000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Shy Horse, 423 Leatherhead Rd, Chessington KT9 2NQ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Chessington

Description

As Head Chef at the Shy Horse 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

2602676

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £42000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Ye Olde Greene Manne, Batchworth Heath, Rickmansworth WD3 1QB, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Rickmansworth

Description

As Head Chef at the Ye Olde Greene Manne 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

2598691

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £38000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Newton Abbot - Toby Carvery, Penn Inn (South Devon Fly Over), Torquay Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AQ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Toby Carvery

Location

Newton Abbot

Description

As Head Chef at Toby Carvery - Newton Abbot 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

2595868

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sue Bayley

Author

Sue Bayley
Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
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Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £35000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation

Location

Black Horse Inn, 70 Rainhill Rd, St Helens, Prescot L35 4PF, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

St Helens

Description

As Head Chef at the Black Horse Inn 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

2594821

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Emily Seagrave Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Lambs Green Inn, Lambsgreen Ln, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3DN, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Corfe Mullen

Description

As Head Chef at the Lambs Green Inn 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

2585833

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Helen Osborn

Author

Helen Osborn
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation

Location

Manor Farm, 194 Willerby Rd, Hull HU5 5JW, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Hull

Description

As Head Chef at the Manor Farm 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

2585535

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Dawson

Author

Sophie Dawson
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5 reasons Christmas chef jobs are the best seasonal work

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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

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

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

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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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Could you be a chef? The answer might surprise you

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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 –

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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

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5 things you didn't know about a kitchen manager job at M&B

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Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

12/20/2024

Summary

Kitchen managers are the backbone of any successful kitchen. When everything is going at full speed, they make sure teams stay motivated, organised, and delivering exceptional dining experiences

Teaser

Hear from Andy, a Kitchen Training & Development Manager, about the unique role of a kitchen manager at M&B, where strong team camaraderie, professional development, and career growth are always at the forefront.

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Emily Seagrave

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Emily Seagrave

Emily Seagrave

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Emily Seagrave

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What to expect in a Kitchen Manager job interview

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Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

12/17/2024

Summary

Thinking about stepping into a Kitchen Manager role? Exciting times ahead! But before you start cooking up a storm in your new role, you’ll need to nail that interview.  Don’t worry—we’ve got you

Teaser

From showcasing your leadership skills to proving you can handle a busy kitchen, we’ll walk you through what to expect in a Kitchen Manager interview.

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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 you’ll love a Team Leader job in M&B kitchens

Teaser

Career Development

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/11/2024

Summary

What is a Team Leader job? Are you a natural-born leader with a passion for food? Then we’ve got a place for you as one of our Kitchen Team Leaders at Mitchells and Butlers.  As a Team Leader in

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Let’s dive into what makes this job so amazing and why you’ll absolutely love being a Team Leader at M&B.

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Rebecca Houseago

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Rebecca Houseago

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Why a pub job is the perfect summer job

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/04/2024

Summary

Whether you’re a school leaver, a student, or a parent looking to put some extra cash in the bank, a summer pub job can be the perfect solution. But how do you find that ideal summer job that’s fun, a

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Discover why a pub job at M&B is the perfect summer gig! Enjoy flexible hours, great tips, and a lively atmosphere while making every guest's experience memorable.

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Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

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What does a sous chef do?

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Career Development

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/27/2024

Summary

“Sous chef” literally means “under-chief”. But enough with the language lesson. Let's get to the juicy stuff.  Being a Sous Chef is all about keeping the kitchen humming and the food steadily flowing

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“Sous chef” literally means “under-chief”. But enough with the language lesson. Let's get to the juicy stuff.

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What can you expect from head chef responsibilities?

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Career Advice

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

01/29/2024

Summary

So you want to dive into the world of head chefs and unravel what goes on behind the scenes? Gone are the days when Ratatouille was our go-to kitchen reference. Nowadays, with a smorgasbord of films

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While each kitchen dances to its unique rhythm, some things remain true no matter what. Let's uncover the head chef responsibilities you'll find in any role.

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