Chef Apprenticeship
Browns Bushey · London · WD23 1JD
About the role
Ready to ditch the boring and dive into the delicious? 🍳 Browns Brasserie and Bar is looking for YOU to join our awesome team! We're all about classic British grub and next-level service, from chill brunches to epic celebrations. If you’ve got that spark and want to put the 'class' in classic, we’re calling your name! ✨ This is your chance to level up your skills, gain a killer qualification, and become a culinary legend. As one of our Chefs, your amazing food is what keeps our guests coming back for more! 💯 Get ready to thrive in our fast-paced kitchen, where teamwork makes the dream work. With a massive network of 19 brands and 1600 businesses, your career opportunities here are literally endless. 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Chatting it up with the whole team to make sure our food and service are totally on point, always supporting each other. 🤗
- Dropping your amazing ideas in team meetings. 💡
- Whipping up, cooking, and plating food super fast, safely, and to our high standards. 🔪
- Handling any guest questions or issues like a pro. 😎
- Keeping our kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless – attention to detail is key! 🧼
- Getting departments set up and shut down, including managing stock and prep. 📦
- Staying in the loop with all our cool promotions and new menu items. 📣
- Jumping into all our training sessions, online and in-person. 🎓
- Always following brand rules, laws, and company policies. 📜
- Filling out all the necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. ✅
No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything! 🙌 If you’re eager to learn, passionate about cooking, and want to be part of something special, we’ll show you how to become an essential part of our kitchen crew.
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, getting hands-on experience in our kitchen under the guidance of our amazing chefs. Not only will you snag a nationally recognised qualification, but you'll also be instrumental in running our kitchens, creating unforgettable moments, and ensuring our quality is always top-notch for our guests! 🌟
Your Apprenticeship Perks:
- No boring college lectures! Our training is all on-the-job, with face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you’ll have a mentor right here at work. 🧑🏫
- Boost your English and Maths skills if needed to get your Functional Skills qualification. 📚
- Regular catch-ups every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your coach for feedback and support. 🔄
M&B Staff Benefits:
- This apprenticeship is just the beginning – you’ll have opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships too! 📈
- A HUGE 33% discount across ALL our brands. 💸
- 20% off for your friends and family too! 🎉
- Wagestream: Your own financial toolkit to manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
- Paid qualifications to keep you growing. 🌱
- Epic progression opportunities – around 200 Chefs become Head Chefs with us every year! 🏆
- Gym membership discounts. 💪
- Team Socials – we work hard, we play hard! 🥳
- Plus, a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
- A free employee helpline for whatever life throws at you. 📞
Your Wage:
- 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour ⬆️
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour ⬆️
At Mitchells & Butlers, we want everyone to feel supported, valued, and truly themselves, working in a fantastic team. Join us and help make every guest feel absolutely welcome! 🥰
Please note: The closing date is a guide. If we find the perfect candidate early, this vacancy might close sooner. ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards.
- Participate in all in-house training and complete assigned learning modules.
- Communicate openly with the team and assist other members.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of kitchen and back of house areas.
- Adhere to brand standards, licencing laws, and company policies.