Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Friends & family discount

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler's Otter is recruiting a Chef to master our menu and deliver meals that keep guests returning. Join a team-focused environment at Vintage Inns, where traditional pub fare and a cosy atmosphere define every shift. We offer flexible shifts, staff discounts, and opportunities to grow through paid qualifications.

Be part of a supportive brand with pension, holidays, and shared incentives as we strive to ensure every guest feels welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a busy kitchen with high standard of food quality.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to shift patterns.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

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

Cooking skills

Team player

Food safety

Job description

Chef

CAPTION:

• Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC
• Salary: Competitive Salary
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Kegworth, DE74 2EY
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 3 Sept 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 Otter, 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 it's 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.

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.