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Head Chef Jobs in London

Mitchells & Butlers are looking for experienced Head Chefs to fill job vacancies in pubs and restaurants across London. With 13 brands - including Harvester, All Bar One and O'Neills - there's a huge variety between our Head Chef roles and we like to think we've got the right job for everyone.

Working in any one of our 1,600 businesses you'll find that we offer more than just a job. Just take Simon's kitchen career success story which shows that anyone can climb the ladder from Grill Chef to Kitchen Manager, you just need to put in the work and we'll help you the rest of the way. 

Search through our Head Chef jobs in London below and become the latest member of our 40,000-strong team.


Roles

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  • Kitchen(6)
    • Head Chef / Kitchen Manager(6)

Hours

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  • Full Time(6)

Brands

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  • All Bar One(1)
  • Castle(4)
  • Premium Country Pubs(1)

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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £48,000 per annum

Location

All Bar One London Bridge - 215184, London, SE19RY

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

All Bar One

Location

London

Description

This is one of the most exciting times to be joining All Bar One!As we evolve the brand for a new era, we’re preparing to launch our new flagship site at London Bridge — an iconic location and a major

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2720383

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37,000 per annum

Location

Jolly Gardeners, London, SW15 1NT

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Jolly Gardeners 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

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2707201

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £40,000 per annum

Location

Drayton Arms, London, SW5 0LJ

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Drayton Arms 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

2700095

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36,000 per annum

Location

Bull, London, N1 0NP

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Bull 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 hig

Reference

2690152

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Head Chef - Live in

Salary

Up to £46,000 per annum

Location

Freemasons Arms, London, NW3 1NT

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Premium Country Pubs

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Freemasons Arms 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

2713954

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Russell

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Sophie Russell
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £38,000 per annum

Location

The-Railway-Clapham, London, SW4 7UR

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Railway 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

2690172

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Common Head Chef interview questions and how to ace them

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Content Type

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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

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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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How to write a winning Head Chef CV in 2026

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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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