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Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Staff discounts across brands

Paid qualifications

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Chef de Partie in Preston. You will lead a kitchen section, mentor staff and ensure every dish meets the menu specs while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards.

The role offers full-time hours in a permanent position with opportunities for progression and staff benefits. Training and development are highlighted, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience running a kitchen section and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to cook to specification and know the menu inside out.
• High standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Proven track record in brand standards and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section and oversee prep before service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Prepare dishes to spec and ensure quality.
• Mentor Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Support training and progression opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Brand standards

Mentoring chefs

Education

NVQ/Catering qualification

Food hygiene certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Menu knowledge

Job description

Chef de Partie

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Preston, PR4 5JT

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Sept 2026

Summary

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As a Chef de Partie atEGO - Little Hoole, you will have a passion for serving great food, training great people and leaving a smile on our guests faces. You’ll run a section, ensuring your kitchen team are working together as one. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Ego, a family of Premium Pubs & Restaurants as unique as our locations from city centre to community pub we are full of character. Our menu is inspired by the Mediterranean, taking our guests across the continent. If you appreciate our individual character and style, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to work around your lifestyle!
• 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!

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 DE PARTIE YOU’LL…

• Be a champion of brand standards with the ability to mentor Chefs and Kitchen team members.
• Run a section.
• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Cook to spec and know the menu inside out.

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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