Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Are you 18+ and ready to dive into the electrifying world of professional cooking? 🧑‍🍳 Join us at Mitchells & Butlers as a Chef and be the reason our guests keep coming back for more! 🌟

What's the vibe?

Get ready for a fast-paced kitchen environment where teamwork is key. 🤝 With 19 awesome brands and over 1600 businesses, your opportunities to learn, grow, and level up your culinary skills are legit endless! 🚀

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Team Player: Chat openly with the whole squad to serve up killer food and service. Be the person who always has their teammates' backs! 💪
• Voice Your Ideas: Jump into team meetings and share your brilliant thoughts and insights. 💡
• Master the Craft: Prep, cook, and plate food with speed, safety, and precision, always hitting our brand standards. 💯
• Guest Hero: Handle any guest questions or complaints like a pro, pronto! 🦸
• Spotless Zone: Keep the kitchen and back-of-house areas squeaky clean and tidy – attention to detail is your superpower. ✨
• Kitchen Commander: Get involved in setting up and shutting down the department, managing stock rotation and prep. 📦
• Stay in the Know: Keep up with all our biz info, promotions, and new products. 📰
• Learn & Grow: Engage in all our training, e-learning, and assigned modules. 📚
• Rule Follower: Always stick to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
• Documentation Duty: Complete all necessary paperwork, due diligence records, and cleaning tasks. ✍️

No Experience? No Worries!

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 exactly how to become a vital part of our kitchen crew. 🙌

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. This is a full-time kitchen role where you'll learn from experienced chefs and get hands-on training. You'll earn a nationally recognized qualification while helping run our kitchens and creating unforgettable dining moments for our guests. 🍽️

What Your Apprenticeship Includes:

• Work-Based Training: No need to attend college! Your training is delivered on-the-job, with regular virtual check-ins from your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 💻
• Workplace Mentor: You'll have a go-to mentor in the kitchen for support. 🧑‍🏫
• Functional Skills: Gain essential English and Maths skills (if you don't have GCSEs or equivalents). 🧮
• Regular Reviews: Get feedback and guidance every 12 weeks with your coach and manager. 🔄

Perks of Being Part of the M&B Family:

• Career Ladder: This is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 📈
• Epic Discounts: A massive 33% off across all our brands! 🤑
• Friend & Family Perks: 20% discount for your mates and family. 🎉
• Wagestream: Manage your finances and access earned pay when you need it. 📱
• Paid Qualifications: Grow your skills with qualifications we pay for. 🎓
• Progression: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🏆
• Gym Discounts: Stay active and save. 🏋️‍♀️
• Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🥳

This role requires you to be 18 or over due to the nature of operating kitchen equipment and working patterns that cannot be undertaken by individuals under 18. This is to ensure everything is done safely and in line with health and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.