Christmas Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Discounts across our brands

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Opportunities for progression

28 days paid holiday

Pension

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Christmas Chef in London to help deliver festive menus at our pubs. You will work as part of a busy kitchen team, preparing dishes for the Christmas period and ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

The role is full-time and based on-site at London locations, with an hourly rate up to £14.31 plus tips. This is a permanent position starting during the Christmas season, with a 7 Nov 2026 closing date for applications.

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

Christmas Chef

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!

Unwrap your perfect job for Christmas! As a Chef atthe Cuckfield, 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 Castle Pubs, where each one of our pubs has its own story to tell. Think distinctive pubs packed with individuality, like minded regulars and a unique atmosphere. If you've got pints of personality, we want to hear from you.

Job Details

• Salary: Up to £14.31 per hour plus tips
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: London, E11 2AA
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 25 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Benefits

• 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 qualifications.
• Opportunities for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials- work hard, play hard!
• Receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!
• Free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you.

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.

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.