Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family 20%

Wagestream

Qualifications paid

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Chef at The Fox, Harpenden. You will master the menu, work in a collaborative team, and deliver dishes guests love. The role emphasizes pride in food and teamwork in a Premium Country Pubs setting at Harpenden.

The employer highlights flexible shifts, generous brand discounts, Wagestream access, funded qualifications, and opportunities for progression within the group. A supportive, inclusive environment is promised.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to manage basic kitchen tasks and follow menu specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Food prep

Job description

Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Harpenden, AL5 3QE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Chef at the Fox, Harpenden, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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