Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Discounts across brands (33%)

Discounts for friends & family (20%)

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression opportunities (Head

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Chef at The Merlin, located in Alderley Edge. The role involves mastering the menu, working as part of a team, and serving dishes guests return for.

This permanent, full-time position sits within Premium Country Pubs and offers a dynamic kitchen environment with opportunities to grow. You'll join a brand that emphasizes premium food and drinks, with a focus on delivering high-quality meals and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare everything 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: Up to £13.21 per hour plus tips

Hours: Full-time

Location: Alderley Edge, SK9 7QL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Aug 2026

Closing date: 4 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 Merlin, 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 Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, 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.