Line Chef

MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Opportunities for progression

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Line Chef for the Harvester in South Benfleet. In this permanent, full-time role you’ll master the menu, work in a bustling kitchen and contribute to guest satisfaction.

This position offers a competitive salary, pension, 28 days holiday, staff discounts across brands, and progression opportunities. Training and wellness benefits are provided as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in line cooking preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

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

Line cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Line Chef

• Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC
• Salary: Competitive Salary
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: South Benfleet, SS7 5SQ
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 27 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 10 Oct 2026

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 Tarpot - 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.