Part Time Christmas Chef

Mitchells & Butlers plc; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Wagestream

Qualifications sponsorship

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is hiring a part-time Christmas Chef at the Running Horse - Harvester in Maidstone. You will master our menu, prep before service and cook dishes to a high standard, helping guests enjoy a festive dining experience.

This Christmas role offers flexible shifts, extensive staff discounts, Wagestream access and progression opportunities through paid qualifications.

Work as part of a friendly team, maintain high cleanliness standards and help create memorable moments for guests.

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 Christmas Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Maidstone, ME14 3AG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Nov 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

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 part time Chef at the Running Horse - 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– afinancial 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? 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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