Christmas Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Flamstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Flamstead is hiring a Christmas Chef to master the Harvester menu and deliver meals guests are proud of. You’ll join a team focused on great service and seasonal demand, with a friendly, fast-paced environment during the holiday period.

The role offers full-time hours and a permanent contract, with opportunities to grow within the Mitchells & Butlers family and benefit from the brand’s festive season appeal.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking to high standards and menu knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team during busy service.
• Passion for excellent food and guest experience.

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 skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Christmas Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Flamstead, AL3 8HT

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

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Unwrap your perfect job for Christmas! As a Chef atthe Flamstead - Harvester, 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 Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? 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.

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.

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