Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Become a Chef with us and be the reason guests keep coming back! 🤩 Thrive in our fast-paced kitchen environment, working as a super-powered team. 🚀 With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, your career growth opportunities are literally endless. 🌱

What you'll do:

• Chat openly with the whole team 💬 to serve up amazing food and service, creating a supportive vibe where you've got your teammates' backs.
• Jump into team meetings and share your awesome ideas. 💡
• Prep, cook, and plate food like a pro – fast, safe, and to the highest standards. 🍳
• Handle guest questions and any issues with speed and professionalism. 💯
• Keep our kitchen and back-of-house spotless and organised. ✨
• Set up and close down your station, keeping track of stock and prepping what's needed. 📦
• Stay in the loop with what's happening in the business – promotions and new menu items! 📰
• Dive into all our training, including online modules and in-house sessions. 🎓
• Always follow brand rules, legal stuff, and company policies. ✅
• Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. 📝

No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something special, we'll show you how to become a key player in our kitchens. 🙌

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. You'll be a full-time kitchen team member, learning from experienced chefs while smashing your training. You'll gain a recognised qualification and help us create incredible food experiences for our guests! 🌟

Your Apprenticeship Perks:

• No boring college days! Your training is all on-the-job, with check-ins from your Learner Coach every 6 weeks (face-to-face and remote). 💻
• You'll have a dedicated mentor right here in the kitchen. 🤝
• Get your English and Maths Functional Skills sorted (if you don't already have GCSEs). 📚
• Regular reviews (every 12 weeks) with your coach and manager to celebrate wins and discuss progress. 🎉

Life at Mitchells & Butlers:

• This is just the start! Once you're done, explore higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
• Snag a massive 33% discount across all our brands! 🍕🍔
• Get 20% off for your friends and family too! 👯‍♀️
• Wagestream: Your financial superpower, letting you access earned pay when you need it. 💰
• Paid qualifications and loads of chances to grow your career. 💯
• Seriously, we promote about 200 Chefs to Head Chef every year! 👑
• Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
• Epic Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳
• Plus, a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
• Need a listening ear? We've got a free employee helpline for whatever life throws your way. 📞

Your Pay:

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

At M&B, we're all about support, valuing you, letting you be you, and being part of an awesome team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome! 🤗

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.
• 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.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
• Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.