Chef

Metropolitan Pub Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Employee discounts on all brands

Employee assistance programme

Maternity/paternity policies

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Metro Pubs in the City of London is seeking a friendly, reliable Cook/Chef to run a small, welcoming pub kitchen. This is a one-person kitchen with a calm, steady pace, Monday to Friday 10:30am–4:30pm, no weekends or bank holidays.

The role emphasizes independence, responsibility and the ability to organise the kitchen with a focus on quality, hygiene and presentation. Previous Cook or Chef experience is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef
• Ability to run a small kitchen
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen independently
• Prepare and cook a straightforward pub menu
• Order and manage kitchen stock
• Keep the kitchen clean and compliant with hygiene standards
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation

Skills

Cook/Chef experience

Independent worker

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Old Tea Warehouse (London) - 03081

Company Description

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

Job Description

Cook/Chef - Monday to Friday

City of London | Monday to Friday | 10:30am-4:30pm
No weekends • No bank holidays

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Cook/Chef to run the kitchen at our small, welcoming pub in the City of London.

This is a one-person kitchen, making it an ideal role for someone who enjoys working independently, taking responsibility, and having the freedom to organise their own kitchen.

Our kitchen currently operates at a comfortable, modest pace, so this role would suit someone who prefers a calm and relaxed working environment rather than a high-pressure, fast-paced service.

The Role

• Monday to Friday, 10:30am-4:30pm
• No bank holiday work
• Running the kitchen independently
• Preparing and cooking a straightforward pub food menu
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation
• Ordering and managing kitchen stock
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fully compliant with food hygiene standards
• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef
• Someone who is reliable, organised and self-motivated
• Comfortable working alone and managing a small kitchen
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• A friendly and positive attitude
• Someone who enjoys a calm, steady working environment

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cook/Chef looking for regular daytime hours and a better work-life balance.

Monday to Friday, 10:30am-4:30pm means your evenings and weekends are free.

If you’re looking for a relaxed kitchen where you can work independently without the pressure of a busy service, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…