Apprentice Chef

About the role

Apprentice Chef 🧑‍🍳 | Urban Heritage | Become a Culinary Pro!

Ready to ditch the textbooks and get hands-on with killer food? 💥 Urban Heritage is looking for passionate Apprentice Chefs who live and breathe flavour and want to craft epic dishes every single time. If you're all about keeping things top-notch and crushing it during busy service, you'll fit right in with our kitchen crew.

Urban Heritage serves up seriously cool contemporary pubs that mash up the charm of old-school Britain with the buzz of modern city life. Think awesome drinks, craft beers, cocktails, quality wines, and a menu that's a perfect blend of classic faves and fresh, seasonal flavours. Whether it's after-work drinks, weekend brunch, or a chill dinner, we create vibes that are stylish, energetic, and super welcoming. ✨

As our Apprentice Chef, you'll be:

• Whipping up and plating food that’s on point with our standards and what our customers crave. 💯
• Keeping our kitchen clean and safe – because looking after your team and our guests is key. 🧼
• Chatting with your team to make sure delicious food gets to our customers, fast. 🗣️
• Staying in the loop with all the latest menus, drinks, and cool promotions. 💡

Perks of joining the Urban Heritage fam:

• Major Discounts: 33% off food & drink for you, and 15% for your crew, across all our brands. 🍔🍻
• Total Support: Free employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, money, and legal advice – because you're important! 💚
• Family First: Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• We're Menopause Friendly! 🌸
• Getaway Deals: 50% off at Greene King Inns and hotels for you (25% for loved ones) – spontaneous trips, anyone? ✈️
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Know someone awesome? Refer them and bag up to £1,500! 💸
• Wagestream Access: Get your earned wages before payday – life happens, we get it. 🚀
• Retail Perks: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive Three Mobile deals, and more! 🛍️

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

Forget boring college lectures! Your training is 100% on-the-job, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote team calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have an in-house mentor to guide you every step of the way. 🤝

You'll also nail your Functional Skills in English and maths (if needed), with personalized support. We’ll check in every 12 weeks with your Apprentice, Line Manager, and Learner Coach for feedback and to celebrate your progress. 🎉

Beyond the daily grind, you'll join our exclusive Chef Academy! Get ready for four awesome masterclasses packed with expert knowledge and cutting-edge skills in different areas of cooking. 🍳

We're all about creating welcoming, safe spaces where everyone belongs. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, from our people to our customers. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to succeed. 💪

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.