Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Join the Culinary Crew! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Are you ready to turn up the heat and become a kitchen rockstar? 🎸 As a Chef with us, your incredible food is what keeps our guests lining up! We're all about that fast-paced kitchen vibe, where teamwork is key and everyone has each other's backs. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 locations, your journey with us is packed with endless chances to level up your skills and career. 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Teamwork makes the dream work: Chat openly with the whole crew to serve up epic food and service. We're a supportive squad, always ready to lend a hand.🤝
• Bring your ideas: Jump into team meetings and share your genius insights.💡
• Cook like a pro: Prepare, cook, and plate food super fast, safely, and to perfection, hitting all our brand standards. 💯
• Guest happiness: Handle any guest questions or issues like a champ, pronto and professionally. 😎
• Kitchen squad goals: Keep the kitchen and back-of-house spotless and organized – detail-oriented wins! ✨
• Prep master: Get the department ready and shut down like a pro, handling stock rotation and prep. 📈
• Stay in the loop: Keep up with business news, cool promotions, and new menu items. 📢
• Learn and grow: Dive into all our training sessions, e-learning, and complete your assigned modules. 🧠
• Rulebook: Always stick to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
• Paperwork power: Complete all the necessary documents, due diligence records, and daily/weekly 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 become an essential part of any kitchen. 💪

This isn't just a job; it's your apprenticeship! You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months. You'll be in a full-time kitchen role, mentored by experienced chefs, and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Plus, you'll be a key player in running our kitchens, creating amazing food and ensuring our guests always get the best. 🌟

Your Apprenticeship Package:

• Work-based training: No college needed! We bring the learning to you with in-person sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
• Workplace mentor: Get personalized support from a mentor right in your workplace. 🫂
• Functional Skills: Work towards your English and Maths qualifications if you don't already have them. 📚
• Regular check-ins: Catch up every 12 weeks with your Apprentice, Line Manager, and Learner Coach for feedback and progress reviews. 🗣️

Perks of Being an M&B Team Member:

• Career launchpad: Once you finish, this is just the beginning! Explore higher-level apprenticeships. 🚀
• Massive discounts: Get 33% off across all our brands and 20% off for your friends and family! 🎉
• Financial wellness: Wagestream gives you access to your earned pay when you need it and helps you manage your money. 💰
• Paid qualifications: Opportunities to grow with qualifications that we pay for! 🎓
• Dream big: 200+ chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 👑
• Stay fit: Discounts on gym memberships. 🏋️‍♀️
• Good times: Team socials and events! 🥳
• The extras: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
• Always there for you: A free employee helpline for support with whatever life throws your way. 📞

Your Earnings:

• 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 empowered to be themselves. Join our awesome team and help us make every guest feel truly welcome! ❤️

Key responsibilities

• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning, and completion of assigned learning modules.
• Support the running of the kitchens.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and efficiently to brand standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Maintain open communication and assist team members.