Chef

The White Swan; Highters Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications growth

Progression opportunities

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Employee helpline

Job summary

Pesto The White Swan is seeking a passionate Junior Chef de Partie to join the team and help deliver authentic Italian piattini in a warm, inviting setting. You’ll run a section, train colleagues, and ensure the kitchen operates as a cohesive unit while maintaining our high standards and guest satisfaction.

You’ll be supported to grow your skills, with opportunities for progression, paid qualifications, and access to a staff discount program as part of Mitchells & Butlers.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of brand standards.
• Cook to spec and work within brand targets.
• Support the chefs in your team to deliver top quality standards on every shift.
• Run your own section as a kitchen team leader and develop management and leadership skills.
• Support with stock control and ordering so you’re set up for success.

Job description

As a Junior Chef de Partie atPesto The White Swan, you will have a passion for serving great food, training great people and leaving a smile on our guests faces. You’ll run a section, ensuring your team are working together as one. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Pesto, where authentic Italian piattini, small plates perfect for sharing, brings a relaxed taste of little Italy to every visit. From romantic date nights to special family gatherings, you’ll help guests enjoy great food and warm hospitality, one delicious plate at a time.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• 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 – afinancial 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.
• 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 JUNIOR SOUS CHEF YOU’LL…

• Be a champion of brand standards.
• Cook to spec and work within brand targets.
• Support the chefs in your team to deliver top quality standards on every shift.
• Run your own section as a kitchen team leader and develop management and leadership skills.
• Support with stock control and ordering so you’re set up for success.

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.

Compensation: Competitive salary