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Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Kidlington is seeking a part-time Chef to master the pub menu, delivering dishes that keep guests returning.

Join Ember Inns at Red Lion Kidlington; enjoy flexible shifts, staff discounts across brands, and opportunities to grow with paid qualifications. The role offers a supportive team and clear progression. You will work on site in a community-focused pub.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced pub environment.
• Strong understanding of menu preparation and food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare everything needed before service.
• Cook meals to a high standard and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Part Time 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!

As a part time Chef at the Red Lion Kidlington, 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, 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.

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.

Job Details

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Kidlington, OX5 2AP

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Sept 2026

Closing date: 18 Sept 2026