Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends and family discounts 20%

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Gym discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Ilkley, LS29 8BT, is recruiting a Chef for a permanent, full-time position. The role focuses on mastering the menu, delivering high-quality dishes, and contributing to a welcoming pub setting.

You will work as part of a team across The Cow & Calf and Vintage Inns venues, enjoying a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within the company’s portfolio.

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: Ilkley, LS29 8BT

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Oct 2026

Summary

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 Cow & Calf , you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests

keep going 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.

Haven't got a CV to hand?

Don't worry youdon'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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