Chef - Live In

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Cookham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

onsite accommodation

flexible shifts

staff discounts across brands

Wagestream access

paid qualifications

opportunities for progression

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Cookham is seeking a Chef for a live-in role at The Ferry. You will master the menu, work with a team, and produce food guests love. The position offers onsite accommodation and a supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Join Premium Country Pubs and become part of a group that values high standards, training, and progression. The role includes competitive pay and a pension, with 28 days of paid holiday and employee benefits.

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 - Live In

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 Ferry, 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.

This opportunity comes with the added benefit of onsite accommodation.

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.

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.

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cookham, SL6 9SN

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026