Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Ready to kickstart your career in the kitchen? 🍳 Join us as a Chef and be the reason our guests keep coming back! We're looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and love being part of a winning team. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 businesses, your growth potential is HUGE! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Chatting openly with the whole team to serve up amazing food and service, always ready to lend a hand. 👋
• Sharing your brilliant ideas in team meetings. 💡
• Whipping up delicious food super fast, safely, and to our high standards. 💯
• Handling guest questions and any issues like a pro. 😎
• Keeping the kitchen spotless and organised – no detail too small! ✨
• Getting our department ready to go and packing it up at the end of the day, managing stock and prep. 📦
• Staying in the loop with what's new and exciting in our business. 📣
• Jumping into all our training sessions and online modules. 💻
• Always following brand rules, legal stuff, and company policies. ✅
• Filling out all the necessary paperwork and daily cleaning tasks. ✍️

No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and are proud to be part of our team, we'll show you how to be a rockstar in our kitchens! 🌟

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. It's a full-time gig in our kitchens, learning from experienced chefs while you train. You'll get a nationally recognised qualification and help make our kitchens amazing, serving up quality food that our guests will rave about! 🎉

What your apprenticeship covers:

• All training is work-based – no college required! You'll have face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your coach every 6 weeks, plus a mentor in the workplace. 🤝
• Get your English and Maths Functional Skills (if needed). 📚
• Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to track your progress. 📈

Perks of being part of the Mitchells & Butlers family:

• This is just the start! Loads of opportunities for further training and higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. 🍽️
• 20% discount for your friends and family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Wagestream: access your earned pay when you need it and manage your finances. 💰
• Get qualifications paid for while you grow. 🎓
• Serious career progression: around 200 Chefs become Head Chefs each year! 🏆
• Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
• Awesome Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳

Important Note: Due to the nature of this role, including the independent operation of kitchen equipment and working patterns, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This is to ensure everything is done safely and legally. ✅

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
• Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible.