Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Hooton Pagnell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discounts 20%

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression (promotions)

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Pension plan

28 days’ holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC is seeking a Chef for its Chimneys/Vintage Inns portfolio in Hooton, England. The role is full-time with permanent status, offering a competitive salary and a friendly, team-oriented kitchen environment.

You’ll master the menu, work well in a team, and deliver dishes guests love, while enjoying the brand’s supportive culture and benefits. Join a charming rural-pub chain with progression opportunities, staff discounts, and a focus on quality and guest experience.

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.

Job description

Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Hooton, CH66 5ND

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

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As a Chef at the Chimneys, 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, 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 –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.
• 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.

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