Chef

Optimist Tavern; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts across Ember Inns

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Opportunities for progression

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Employee helpline

Job summary

Optimist Tavern in London is seeking a part-time chef to master our menu, working in a team to deliver pub classics with pride. You’ll enjoy flexible shifts and the chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Join Ember Inns’ local hub, benefiting from employee discounts across brands, Wagestream access, and funded qualifications. This role offers progression opportunities, pension, and holidays in a people-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pub/kitchen prep preferred.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Good communication in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare everything needed before service.
• Cook food to a high standard and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Food preparation

High standards

Team player

Job description

As a part time Chef atthe Optimist Tavern, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guestskeep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up foodto 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 aroundyou.
• A massive 33% discount acrossall our brands.Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a familyroast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of ourbrands 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 withpaid for qualifications.
• Opportunityfor progression; on average 200 Chefs arepromoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gymmemberships.
• Team Socials– work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you willreceive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and weeven give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to supportyou with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepareeverything that is needed before service.
• Cook food tobe proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain thehighest 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 makeevery guest feel truly welcome.

Compensation: Competitive salary