Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Orpington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discount

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC, owner of Ember Inns, is hiring a Chef for The Queens Head. You will master our menu, work closely with a team, and serve guests with pride. The role focuses on quality cooking and teamwork to create memorable dining experiences.

We offer flexible shifts, generous staff discounts across the brand, access to Wagestream, paid qualifications, and clear progression paths. 28 days holiday and other benefits accompany the role. Apply via our mobile-friendly form—no CV required.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in a pub/restaurant.
• Ability to work in a team and follow service timing.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all ingredients before service.
• Cook and present menu items to standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout service.

Skills

Teamworking

Food preparation

Cleanliness & safety

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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 Queens Head, 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.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don'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.