Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Head Chef In Training
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Head Chef In Training
Head Chef in Training (Training Opportunity)
If you have experience leading a kitchen team and want to take the next step in your career, "Head Chef in Training" at Mitchells & Butlers could be for you. Join a fast-paced, community-focused brand where you’ll help shape the future of soon-to-be independent kitchens—ideally, fast-tracking to your own kitchen in 6 months.
Location: District-based (own vehicle access required). Flexibility: Mentored via training programme to build a high-performing kitchen under the Mitchells & Butlers ethos.
About Sizzling Pub & Grill
As part of the UK’s most-loved pub brand, we thrive on welcoming guests—from breakfast to the big game and beyond. Ideal if you love hospitality, teamwork, and food quality, with opportunities to grow right here.
An excellent option for aspiring Head Chefs in their first full management role.
Key Responsibilities
Over the course of your 6-month training programme, you’ll develop the skills to:
- Train and inspire high-performing kitchen teams to deliver consistent, high-quality food
- Achieve sales and service excellence, driving high guest satisfaction scores
- Manage food ordering, preparation, preparation and stock control efficiently
- Ensure strict health, hygiene, and food safety compliance
- Start your own kitchen: Earn your Head Chef role—independent or within a Mitchells & Butlers estate—within six months.
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Who Are We Looking For?
We seek candidates with:
- Proven track record of managing teams and growing commercial businesses
- Experience currently or previously as: Sous Chef, Deputy Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager, Care Home Head Chef or equivalent leadership in institutional food service.
⚠️ Vehicle access required to continue this role in a fully supported district-based training system.
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Why Join Us?
Beyond delivering exceptional food and experiences, we offer: ✅ Career growth – Training and mentorship from industry leaders for your first Head Chef role ✅ 33% off-duty benefit across all Mitchells & Butlers brands (e.g., Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery, All Bar One) and their supermarkets ✅ 20% off for friends & family sharing the same discount ✅ Discounted gym access ✅ Health & Dental Plans – Supporting your peak performance ✅ High holidays (25 days paid leave plus a Christmas shutdown each year) ✅ Team socials & community spirit – "Work hard, play hard"
Plus exclusive benefits with Mitchells & Butlers: 🔹 Company pension scheme 🔹 Free high-street shopping discounts 🔹 Free shares with employee equity programme 🔹 24/7 employee helpline – mentoring & support from professionals
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