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Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Loughton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Friends & family discount

Earned wage access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Share scheme

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC’s Fountain – Harvester in Loughton is seeking a Grill Chef to master the menu and deliver dishes guests love. You’ll enjoy working in a team and take pride in cooking to high standards.

The role offers flexible shifts, generous staff discounts, and opportunities for progression with training. Pension and 28 days holiday are provided, along with other benefits. Apply by 20 September 2026.

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

Grill Chef

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Loughton, MK5 8AF

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Sept 2026

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Summary

As a Chef at the Fountain – 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.

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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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.