Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Waltham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Pension

28 days holiday

Shopping discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC in Waltham is seeking a Chef to master our menu and cook dishes to the highest standards, working as part of a supportive team.

This permanent, full-time role offers flexible shifts, tips, and progression opportunities across popular pub brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all mise en place before service.
• Cook dishes to a high standard and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain top hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Up to £13.06 per hour plus tips

Hours: Full-time

Location: Waltham, DN37 0LL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Nov 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

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As a Chef atthe Kings 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 Sizzling Pub & Grill one of the UK’s most loved pub brands. From breakfast to the big game and beyond, our team welcome each guest with open arms. So, if you’ve got sizzling skills and want to join our team at the heart of the community, apply today!

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 –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.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs arepromoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gymmemberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!
• Receive a pension.
• 28 days paid holiday.
• High-street shopping discounts.
• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.