Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our kitchen team! 🔥 Due to the nature of this role and the independent operation of kitchen equipment, you must be 18 or over. This requirement ensures we can all work safely and efficiently, following all health and safety standards. 💯

As a Chef with us, you'll be the magic behind the food our guests rave about! 🤩 If you thrive in a buzzing, fast-paced kitchen environment and love being part of a team that pulls together, this is your spot. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, your opportunities for growth and development in our kitchens are endless. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Chatting openly with the whole team to serve up amazing food and service, creating a supportive vibe where you've got each other's backs.🤝
• Jumping into team meetings and sharing your awesome ideas.💡
• Whipping up, cooking, and plating food super-fast, safely, and to perfection, matching our brand standards. 🍽️
• Handling any guest questions or complaints like a pro, pronto! 📞
• Keeping the kitchen and back-of-house sparkling clean and tidy, with a keen eye for detail. ✨
• Setting up and closing down, managing stock rotation, and prepping for the next shift. 📦
• Staying in the loop with all business info, promotions, and new menu items. 📰
• Getting stuck into all our training sessions, e-learning, and completing your assigned modules. 📚
• Always sticking to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. 📜
• Filling out all the necessary paperwork, 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, have a serious passion for cooking, and are proud to be part of our team, we'll show you how to become an essential part of any kitchen. 🧑‍🍳

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months. It's a full-time kitchen role where you'll learn from experienced chefs while getting hands-on training. You'll earn a nationally recognised qualification and help run our kitchens, creating amazing dishes and ensuring top-notch quality for our guests! 🏆

Your Apprenticeship includes:

• No need to attend college! It's all work-based training, with face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You'll also have an in-house mentor. 👨‍🏫
• Get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't have GCSEs or equivalents). ➕➖✖️➗
• Reviews every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your Coach, including feedback sessions. 🔄

Awesome Perks at Mitchells & Butlers:

• This is just the start! Once you finish, there are opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands! 🤑
• 20% discount for your friends and family. 🎉
• Wagestream – your financial toolkit to manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
• Grow your career with paid qualifications. 🎓
• Progression opportunities are real – around 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year! 🌟
• Discounts on gym memberships. 🏋️‍♀️
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳

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.