Chef Apprenticeship
Iford Bridge Tavern - Bournemouth · South West · BH6 5RG
About the role
Ready to dish out some serious talent? 🔥 Join Sizzling Pub & Grill, a legendary UK pub brand where we roll out the red carpet for every guest, from sunrise breakfasts to epic game days! 🍻 If you've got the zest for life and a passion for creating killer food, we want YOU on our team! 🤩
As a Chef 🧑🍳, your culinary creations are the stars of the show! You'll thrive in our buzzing, fast-paced kitchen, working side-by-side with an awesome crew. With 19 brands and over 1600 spots, the opportunities to level up your skills and climb the ladder in our kitchens are HUGE! 🚀
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
- Keep the vibes high with open communication, making sure every dish is 💯 and service is on point. Be the teammate everyone counts on! 💪
- Jump into team meetings and drop your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Whip up, cook, and present food like a pro – super fast, safe, and up to our legendary standards. ⚡
- Handle any guest questions or issues like a boss – prompt and professional, always. 😎
- Keep our kitchen spick and span, with an eagle eye for detail. ✨
- Master the art of setting up and closing down, keeping our stock fresh and prepped. 📦
- Stay in the loop on all our awesome deals, promotions, and new menu items. 📰
- Dive into all our training – in-person and online – to become a kitchen wizard. 🧙
- Always play by the rules: brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. 📜
- Nail all the necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. ✅
No Experience? No Worbs! We’ll teach you everything you need to know! If you're hungry to learn, love cooking, and are proud to be part of our crew, we'll show you how to become an essential ingredient in any kitchen. 💯
Your Epic Apprenticeship Journey:
Over 15 months, you'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard with Mitchells and Butlers. You’ll be a full-time kitchen rockstar, mentored by seasoned chefs and our dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. Plus, you'll snag a nationally recognised qualification! 🎓
What's Included:
- Work-based training: No boring college lectures! We’ve got face-to-face sessions and remote team calls every 6 weeks with your dedicated coach. 📞
- In-work mentor: A seasoned pro to guide you every step of the way. 🤝
- Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills (if needed). 📚
Your Growth & Perks:
- Career Launchpad: This is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 📈
- Massive Discounts: 33% off across all our brands for you, and 20% for your friends and fam! 💸
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it. 📱
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development. 🌟
- Progression: On average, 200 chefs get promoted to Head Chef annually! 🏆
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 🏋️♀️
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
- Plus: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and free shares! 🎁
- Support System: Free employee helpline for anything life throws your way. 🆘
Your Paycheck:
- 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour 💰
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour 💲
At M&B, we're all about supporting you, valuing you, letting you be YOU, and working in a killer team. Join us and help make every guest feel like royalty! 👑
Apprenticeship Focus: Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.
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
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure outstanding food and service, assisting other team members
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures