Behind every great meal.

From kitchen to table, our teams make every bite count. Cooking with precision, serving with pride and delivering meals our guests love.

Introduction

At Whitbread, we do kitchen jobs differently. Award-winning training. All the support you need if you haven't done this kind of work before. And brilliant career prospects with the UK’s biggest hotel brand and much-loved restaurants.

Chef roles

Ready for your next step?

Kitchen Manager

Our Kitchen Managers lead the kitchen team, keep standards sharp and make sure every dish hits the mark. It’s a fast, high-volume kitchen where steady leadership and pride in doing things well really count. And with structured development our kitchens are a place where strong managers can genuinely grow their careers.

Head Chef

Lead the line, set the pace and bring life to the menu. You’ll guide your team, support your Kitchen Manager and keep standards tight through every service. It’s a busy kitchen where your judgement and kitchen skills matter. And with clear training and progression routes, it’s a role where talented chefs can take the next step with confidence.

Grill Chef

Own the grill and deliver plates guests remember. You’ll cook at pace, keep your cool on the pass and work closely with the team to make every service smooth. It’s high-energy, hands-on work and with solid training and room to grow, it’s a great place to build your craft.

Why join us?

What's Inn it for you?

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a place for you

We give everyone the opportunity to grow, develop and be their best. No barriers to entry, no limits to ambition. We're committed to being for everyone – so that means creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and different perspectives are valued.

Benefits

We look after our people

Enjoy the perks and rewards that working for the UK’s number 1 hotel brand can bring. From money off hotel stays and restaurant visits to celebrating your milestones here. 

Development

We build careers

We’re powered by brilliant people, smart ideas and a business with the track record to make it happen for you. Get the most from your career as part of a growing business that creates opportunity at whatever stage you're at. 

CSR

We’re a Force for Good

Underpinning everything we do is our sustainability programme 'Force For Good'. From charity fundraising to eliminating single-use plastics we're helping to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and the wider world.

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People stories

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Hester's story

"I applied for hundreds of grad schemes and didn’t get a single one. Most employers couldn’t see past the degree title. Whitbread did."

Hester's story

"I applied for hundreds of grad schemes and didn’t get a single one. Most employers couldn’t see past the degree title. Whitbread did."

Hester's story

"I applied for hundreds of grad schemes and didn’t get a single one. Most employers couldn’t see past the degree title. Whitbread did."