Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Employee helpline

Free shares

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Kidlington is seeking a Chef to join our team at the Red Lion Kidlington. This permanent, full-time role focuses on mastering our menu and delivering high-quality dishes that make guests return.

You’ll enjoy working in a supportive team and contributing to a welcoming pub atmosphere. We offer flexible shifts, generous staff discounts across our brands, opportunities for progression and paid qualifications, plus access to Wagestream and other benefits.

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: Kidlington, OX5 2AP

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Aug 2026

Closing date: 2 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 Red Lion Kidlington, 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. 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 – 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.

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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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