Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% staff discount across brands

20% discount for friends/family

Wagestream payroll access

Paid qualifications and progression

Pension and 28 days holiday

Free shares and employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Chef for Ego - The Star Inn, Kingsclere, with a focus on delivering high-quality menu items and maintaining top kitchen standards. The role is based in Newbury, part of a premium pub and restaurant family, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

The position offers a permanent, full-time schedule, a competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits. You will join a well-established hospitality group and have opportunities for progression

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: Newbury, RG20 4SY
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 28 Oct 2026
Closing date: 10 Nov 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 atEGO - The Star Inn, Kingsclere, 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 Ego, a family of Premium Pubs & Restaurants as unique as our locations from city centre to community pub we are full of character. Our menu is inspired by the Mediterranean, taking our guests across the continent. If you appreciate our individual character and style, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• 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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