Part Time Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Discount across brands

Wagestream access

Paid for qualifications

Progression opportunities

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension and holidays

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a Part-Time Chef for O'Neill's Southsea in Portsmouth. You will master the menu and help deliver high-quality food to guests, while enjoying team collaboration and a lively atmosphere.

The role offers flexible shifts, opportunities for progression, and benefits such as staff discounts across the brands and access to training and qualifications. Ideal for someone passionate about cooking and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or cook in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work part-time shifts and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and set up before service.
• Cook menu items to the standard and keep the station clean.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and safety in kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Part Time Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Portsmouth, PO5 2SX

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

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As a part time Chef at O'Neill's Southsea, 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 O'Neill's. From breakfast to big nights out, our teams are the local legends. The atmosphere is electric, the food hearty, and the Guinness always flowing. So, if you’re up for the craic, 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 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!
• 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.

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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