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    • Head Chef / Kitchen Manager(51)

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  • Full Time(51)

Brands

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  • Castle(3)
  • Ember Inns(8)
  • Harvester(1)
  • Miller & Carter (4)
  • Mitchells & Butlers(2)
  • Oak Tree pubs(4)
  • O'Neill's(1)
  • Premium Country Pubs(3)
  • Sizzling Pub & Grill(14)
  • Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery(4)
  • Toby Carvery(2)
  • Vintage(5)

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Latest Jobs

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

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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

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Sue Bayley
Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36000.00 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

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Sophie Dawson
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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

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Helen Osborn
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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 £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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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £40000.00 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 £36000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Collingtree, Butts Rd, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0UE, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

East Hunsbury

Description

As Head Chef at the Collingtree 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

2569197

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Russell Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £39000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

O'Neill's Southampton, 130-132 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

O'Neill's

Location

Southampton

Description

As Head Chef at O'Neills Southampton 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 i

Reference

2476808

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
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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 - Live in

Salary

Up to £36000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation

Location

Greatfield, Caernavon Road, Cheltenham GL51 3BW, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Cheltenham

Description

As Head Chef at the Greatfield 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

2601800

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Helen Osborn

Author

Helen Osborn
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Tylers Rest, Tylers Rest, 149 Norcot Rd, Reading RG30 6BS, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Reading

Description

As Head Chef at the Tylers Rest 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

2599705

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £39500.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Badgers Sett, Reservoir Rd, Cropston, Leicester LE7 7GQ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Cropston

Description

As Head Chef at the Badgers Sett 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

2618409

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation

Location

Seahorse, 52-54 The St, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

Shalford

Description

As Head Chef at the Seahorse 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

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2617191

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34100.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

White Horse, 205-213 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AH, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Oak Tree pubs

Location

Beckenham

Description

As Head Chef at the White 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

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2626489

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Daria Dysarz

Author

Daria Dysarz
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34050.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Old White Horse, South Rd, Stourbridge DY8 3XZ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Ember Inns

Location

Stourbridge

Description

As Head Chef at Old White 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

Reference

2616923

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Rachel Weaver

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Rachel Weaver
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 Weaver

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Rachel Weaver

Rachel Weaver

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Rachel Weaver

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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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Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

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Rebecca Skeet

chef making pizza
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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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

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Emily Seagrave

Emily Seagrave

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Emily Seagrave

Food planning
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

Rebecca Houseago

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Rebecca Houseago

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Why a pub job is the perfect summer job

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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

Teaser

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

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