Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Chef Apprenticeship 🧑‍🍳🔪

Dreaming of a career in the kitchen? 🔥 Join us as a Chef Apprentice and learn the ropes with one of the UK's biggest hospitality groups! You'll be part of a dynamic team, whipping up amazing food for our guests and developing your skills in a fast-paced environment. With 19 brands and 1600 locations, your growth journey is limitless! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Team up with your colleagues to serve up unforgettable food and service! 🤝
• Share your ideas and insights in team meetings. 💡
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes to perfection, quickly, safely, and to our high standards. 💯
• Handle guest questions and feedback like a pro. 😎
• Keep our kitchen and back-of-house sparkling clean and organised. ✨
• Manage stock, prep, and close-down procedures. 📦
• Stay in the loop with our latest menus and promotions. 📣
• Complete all training, including e-learning modules. 📚
• Follow all our brand standards, legal requirements, and company policies. ✅
• Complete all necessary health and safety documentation and cleaning tasks. 📝

No experience needed! We'll train you from scratch. All you need is a willingness to learn, a passion for food, and pride in your work. 💪

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

You’ll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. This is a full-time role where you'll be supervised by experienced chefs and get hands-on training. You'll gain a recognised qualification and play a key role in running our kitchens.

What your apprenticeship includes:

• Work-based training – no college required!
• Regular catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 📞
• A mentor in the workplace to guide you. 🧑‍🏫
• Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). ➕➖
• Regular feedback reviews to track your progress. 📈

Why join Mitchells & Butlers?

• Career Growth: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 🌟
• Awesome Discounts: 33% off your food and drinks across all our brands, plus 20% for your friends and family! 🤑
• Financial Flexibility: Wagestream – access your earned pay when you need it. 💸
• Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development. 🎓
• Progression: Around 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! ⬆️
• Perks: Gym membership discounts, fun team socials, pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎉
• Support: Free employee helpline for anything life throws your way. 💚

Age Requirement: Applicants must be 18 or over due to the independent operation of kitchen equipment and working patterns, ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Pay:

• 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
• 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Set up and closedown the department, including stock rotation and prep processes.
• Have open communication with the team and assist other members.
• Participate in all in-house training and complete assigned learning modules.