Head Chef Jobs

ARE YOU READY TO ELEVATE YOUR HEAD CHEF CAREER?

Are you known for your meticulous attention to detail and your top-notch standards at work?
Can you get the best out of your team during a busy service?
Our Head Chefs do just that and more! As a head chef with us, you'll lead the kitchen with passion and precision and creating culinary masterpieces that delight our guests.
At M&B, we believe in nurturing top talent. With a little help from our award-winning training, you'll have the tools to excel in your role and reach new heights in your career. 
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, we have head chef jobs waiting for you. Find out more about a day in the life of a Head Chef at M&B or browse our head chef jobs below.


Jobs

OUR HEAD CHEF OPPORTUNITIES

Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Kings Head, Vintage Inns, High Rd, North Weald Bassett, Epping CM16 6BU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

North Weald Bassett

Description

As Head Chef at the Kings Head you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of t

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2311895

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £42000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Salisbury Arms - 59285, The Salisbury Arms, Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3NP, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Salisbury Arms you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is

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2368285

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Otter - 71242, London Rd, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2EY, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Kegworth

Description

As Head Chef at the Otter you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the hi

Reference

2368204

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Rebecca Houseago Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £33500.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

O'Neills Maidenhead - 212016, 97 King St, Maidenhead SL6 1DP, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

O'Neill's

Location

Maidenhead

Description

As Head Chef at O'Neills Maidenhead you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is

Reference

2346061

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Katie Handy

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Katie Handy
Katie Handy

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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harvester - Mandeville Arms - 161411, Mandeville Rd, Northolt UB5 4LU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Northolt

Description

As Head Chef at the Mandeville Arms - Harvester you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves th

Reference

2362683

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Bex Snook

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Bex Snook
Bex Snook

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Bex Snook
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £41000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harvester - Greyhound - 45977, 900 High Rd, Romford RM6 4HU, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Romford

Description

As Head Chef at the Greyhound - Harvester you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitc

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2362330

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Bex Snook

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Bex Snook
Bex Snook

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Bex Snook
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £39000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harvester - Crooked Billet - 161136, 286 Southborough Ln, Bromley BR2 8AA, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Bromley

Description

As Head Chef at the Crooked Billet - Harvester you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the

Reference

2295071

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Russell Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £45000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Browns Bath - 174866, Old Police Station, Orange Grove, Bath BA1 1LP, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Browns

Location

Bath

Description

As Head Chef at Browns Bath you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the

Reference

2365326

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Kayleigh Kelly Apply Add to shortlist
Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36500.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Prince Regent , 71 Marylebone High St, Marylebone, London W1U 5JN, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Prince Regent you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is o

Reference

2325495

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Island Queen - 49786, 87 Noel Rd, London N1 8HD, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Island Queen you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of

Reference

2364779

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Goat, 66a Battersea Rise Clapham LONDON SW11 1EQ

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Goat you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the hig

Reference

2335660

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £35000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Bridge House - 41173, 13 Westbourne Terrace Rd, London W2 6NG, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Bridge House you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of

Reference

2362730

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £34375.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Botanist on the Green, 3-5 Kew Green, Richmond TW9 3AA

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

Richmond

Description

As Head Chef at the Botanist on the Green you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitc

Reference

2307200

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £36000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Arnos Arms - 217902, 338 Bowes Road, Southgate,, London, N11 1AN, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest stan

Reference

2353294

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £38000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Fox House, Longshaw, Hathersage Rd, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

Sheffield

Description

As Head Chef at the Fox House you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of th

Reference

2338486

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Rachel Weaver

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Rachel Weaver
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Fox and Roman - 29866, 58 Tadcaster Rd Dringhouses, York YO24 1LR, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Vintage

Location

York

Description

As Head Chef at the Fox and Roman you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is o

Reference

2367600

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sophie Dawson

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Sophie Dawson
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