Chef Apprenticeship
O'Neill's - Watford · London · WD17 1ET
About the role
Join the O'Neill's Crew! 🇮🇪 From morning buzz to epic nights out, our teams are the real local legends. Get ready for electric vibes, hearty food, and that legendary Guinness flow. 🍻 Bring your energy and Irish hospitality to our buzzing bar! This is your chance to level up your skills and snag a qualification. ✨
As a Chef with us, your culinary creations are what keep our guests coming back for more! 🍽️ You'll thrive in our fast-paced kitchen, smashing goals as a team. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 venues, the opportunities to grow your career in our kitchens are seriously endless! 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Teamwork makes the dream work: Chat openly with the whole team to serve up amazing food and service. Be the supportive legend who helps out whenever needed. 🙌
- Speak your mind: Jump into team meetings and share your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Kitchen Wizardry: Prepare, cook, and present food like a pro – fast, safe, and up to our awesome brand standards. 💯
- Guest Guru: Handle any guest questions or issues like a champ, making sure everyone has a great time. 😎
- Spotless Zone: Keep the kitchen and back of house sparkling clean and tidy. Your attention to detail is key! ✨
- Prep Master: Get the department set up and closed down, handling stock, prep, and par levels like a boss. 📦
- Stay in the Loop: Keep up-to-date with all our promotions and new menu items. 📰
- Learning Mode ON: Dive into all our training, e-learning, and assigned modules. 📚
- Rules are Cool: Always follow brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
- Documentation Dynamo: Complete all necessary records, including health and safety logs and cleaning tasks. 📝
No experience needed! We'll teach you everything you need to know! If you're eager to learn, have a passion for food, and want to be part of something awesome, we'll show you how to become a vital part of our kitchen family. 🧑🍳
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, full-time in the kitchen alongside our passionate chefs. You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification, help run our kitchens like a dream, and create unforgettable moments for our guests! 🤩
Your Apprenticeship Perks:
- Work-Based Training: No boring college lectures! Learn through hands-on experience, face-to-face sessions, and regular check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach. 💻
- Mentorship: Get dedicated support from your in-workplace mentor. 🤝
- Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills (if you don't already have GCSEs). 📚
- Regular Reviews: Catch up every 12 weeks with your coach and manager for feedback and support. 🔄
Mitchells & Butlers Staff Benefits:
- Career Ladder: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 🪜
- Massive Discounts: Get a whopping 33% off across all our brands! 🎉
- Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with 20% off for your mates and family. 👨👩👧👦
- Wagestream: A cool financial toolkit to manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
- Paid Qualifications: Grow your skills with paid-for training and qualifications. 🏆
- Progression Galore: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! ⬆️
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and save money. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard – we love a good time! 🥳
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career. Apply now! The closing date is a guide; we might close the vacancy early if we find the perfect candidate.
Qualification: Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2, 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.
- 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.
- Adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.