Commis Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
No pay info
MK17 9HD, United Kingdom
Full time
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About Mitchells & Butlers
Mitchells & Butlers is a pub and restaurant operator. They run All Bar One, Toby Carvery and Harvester.
Job description from Mitchells & Butlers
As a Chef at EGO - Woburn, 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 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 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.
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
72% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 197 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
54% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 203 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Mitchells & Butlers pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 406 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Mitchells & Butlers get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
93% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 195 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Mitchells & Butlers do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
37% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Mitchells & Butlers?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 25% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 44% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 26% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 208 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Mitchells & Butlers worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
64% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Mitchells & Butlers workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
49% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Mitchells & Butlers workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Mitchells & Butlers?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Mitchells & Butlers managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
59% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Mitchells & Butlers?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Mitchells & Butlers job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Mitchells & Butlers good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
64% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Mitchells & Butlers feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Mitchells & Butlers get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
54% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 183 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Mitchells & Butlers?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Mitchells & Butlers enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Mitchells & Butlers recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Mitchells & Butlers?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Mitchells & Butlers?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Mitchells & Butlers head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 183 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Mitchells & Butlers is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Mitchells & Butlers employees say about their job
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Best thing
The customer experience making people happy.
Worst thing
I feel like not everyone respects me and I feel small.
Front of house at Mitchells & Butlers, January 2025
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Best thing
My team
Worst thing
Understaffed at the moment
Assistant manager at Mitchells & Butlers, December 2024
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