Part Time Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Friends & family discount

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Part Time Chef for their Vintage Inns in Chelmsford. You will prepare ingredients, cook dishes from the menu, and ensure food safety and cleanliness to deliver a great guest experience.

This permanent role offers flexible shifts, tips, and employee discounts across the brand family, plus benefits like Wagestream and opportunities for progression.

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

Part Time Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Up to £14.01 per hour plus tips

Hours: Part-time

Location: Chelmsford, CM2 6NL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

Summary

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

As a part time Chef at the Fox & Raven, 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?

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.

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