Line Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
Starting wage £11.12 per hour. Full time contract offered based on a 35-45 hour week.
Service charge is automatically shared between all team members and is on average around £80 - £150 each, depending how many hours you work per week which will calculate between £29,000 - £32,000
We are paid every 4 weeks, not monthly!
No experience needed as training will be given to the right candidate. This is a great opportunity to take your first steps into the world of hospitality. Training will begin with basic food hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen workplace followed by preparation and completion of our fabulous menu. This really is a great induction into the world of food!
With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at the Ye Olde Watling, everything will run like clockwork! You’ll make sure everything is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
- With Mitchells & Butlers, your first role isn’t usually your last. On average, more than 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
- Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
- Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life
- Lifelong learning - Funded qualifications up to degree level
On top of this, we offer 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 DO I NEED?
It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect dish, and our teams are no different. You’ll....
- Have a passion for hospitality (if you know, you know!)
- Be super organised
- Be a supportive team player
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private dental insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Line Cook roles across Ye Olde Watling's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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