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Chef – Oystercatcher (Multiple Locations)
At The Oystercatcher, part of Vintage Inns, you’ll thrive in a bustling yet convivial rural pub environment where passion meets traditional fare. Every dish you create is an extension of our identity—guests keep coming back for that experience. As a Chef, your hands-on skills will keep our seasonal, high-quality menu fresh, delicious, and unforgettable.
This isn’t just another kitchen job. It’s an opportunity to shape the food stories that guests will share long after their visit.
About the Role
You’re the backbone of culinary excellence in a welcoming pub setting. Whether it’s a bustling Sunday lunch, a cozy weeknight meal, or a festive night’s entertainment, you’ll be the mastermind behind dishes that keep our guests returning for more.
“Does this sound like the chef job for you?” If you love teamwork,/get surprisingly personal turning raw ingredients into joy on a plate, this role is yours.*
Key Responsibilities
- Front-of-house & back-of-house harmony: Transition seamlessly between prep, cooking, and plating—juggling orders, maintaining a fast-paced table-turn while keeping everything running smoothly.
- Menu mastery: It’s your job to become the menu’s expert—knowing every ingredient, preparation method, and activity of seasonal swaps so you can serve it with pride.
- Hygiene & safety: Ensuring the kitchen is the gold standard for health and safety standards—because how could we trust anything created here if it weren’t safe?
- Own every dish: From first bite to last crumb every item should burst off the plate with taste, texture and drama.
- Kitchen morale: Support your team—because collaboration turns a busy kitchen into a place where great food is made, together.
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Why This Role is for You
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Short but sweet everyday: No old charades—just a quick form where you can show us who you are without the fuss.
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Earn as you go: Use Wagestream to access part of your earned wages whenever you need financial wiggle room.
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Discounts to indulge: 33% off all our brands including seasonal specials— perfect for treating yourself and family.
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Work-your-way-up: 200+ Chefs advance to Head Chef every year at M&B—and you could be one of them.
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Healthy savings: Fight-fit gym deals for self-improvement. Your best flex should be your abdominals.
Benefits (Because Great Food Deserves Great Perks)
For You
- ✅ Flexible shifts—working at your own pace, staying inspired.
- ✅ Client Perks—up to 33% off all Vintage Inns brands—because you deserve the best too.
- ✅ 28 days paid holiday—to recharge and restore between feasts.
- ✅ Free pension—securing your futureWith Mitchells & Butlers (M&B),
- ✅ Free employee helpline—life’s surprises managed, plans rescheduled, mindset refreshed. Always.
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Career Growth
- 🌟 Paid for qualifications—advance your skills with financial support.
- 🚀 Work your way up—over 200 Chefs become Head Chefs every year at M&B.
One Team, Extended Family Perks
- 🎉 Team Socials: Monthly fun days to work hard, then play hard.
- 🤝 20% discount for family/friends—share the gourmet love within your circle.
- 🔁 Free gym memberships—nerd up your rear sights while growing in the kitchen.
- 🎁 Free employee share options—your cakes (and pretty pay checks) have wings too.
What Our Kitchen Brings You
A charming pub atmosphere meets haute-seasonal cuisine, all built on a harmonious rhythm of success.
We’re looking for chefs who…
- …can manage a fast turnaround juggling between front-of-house and kitchen.
- …love a challenge, bringing flavours that keep diners talking.
- …delegate with smile and leadership—because the best technicians are great teachers.
- …Take time to learn about recipes, fresh seasons, and happy workers.
Plain & Simple
We don’t need a CV to start this conversation.
Join a team who celebrate effort, shop in bulk as a conquer-day treat, promote ambiguity as colleague compassion… and treat every plate like it’s titled Epic Meals.
Successfully apply and meet an excited industry.
Vintage Inns. Delicious. Dignified.
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