Chef - Live In

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Pension

28 days’ holiday

Staff discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Career progression opportunities

Gym discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC invites applications for a Live-In Chef at the Kings Arms in Solihull. This full-time permanent role involves mastering the menu and delivering high-quality dishes as part of a supportive team. Onsite accommodation is included, and the position offers stability within a well-known hospitality group.

Join Premium Country Pubs, where we craft premium food and experiences. This opportunity includes pension, 28 days of holiday, staff discounts, Wagestream access, and clear

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen and maintain quality.

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.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Chef - Live In

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Solihull, B93 0EE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 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 at the Kings Arms, 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 it's 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?

• 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.

Company Culture & Diversity

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

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