Chef Are you a talented experienced or emerging Chef looking for an exciting opportunity? Joining the Mercury team could be your perfect next step. Are you passionate about creating and delivering amazing food? Do you have experience of leading the overall kitchen operation, including menu creation, schedules prep, stock control, maintaining the highest food quality and hygiene standards? Then we want to hear from you! You will have previous experience in preparing and serving fresh, high quality, locally sourced food in a fast-paced environment and a creative approach to menus, ensuring that tasty dishes are served quickly, while understanding margins, costing and stock control. If you are interested in working to a different rhythm with family friendly hours (the kitchen open to orders between 11:00am – 2:30pm and 5:00pm – 7:30pm on the days we are open to the public), and have the culinary and organisational ability to manage multiple demands on the kitchen, from pre-theatre snacks and cake after class, to conferences, and pre-theatre dining, you are just the person we are looking for! To find out more, please download our candidate pack. Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on Friday, 13 March 2026. First round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.