Chef Apprenticeship

As a Chef with Mitchells & Butlers, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food to brand standards. You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate openly with the team to ensure outstanding food and service delivery.
• Assist team members and contribute to team meetings.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and efficiently.
• Handle guest queries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Set up and close down the department, including stock rotation and prep processes.
• Stay updated on business information, promotions, and new products.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning, and assigned learning modules.
• Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies.
• Complete all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, and cleaning tasks.

Apprenticeship Details

• You will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months.
• This is a full-time role delivered through work-based training, including face-to-face sessions and remote calls with a Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
• You will have an in-workplace mentor for support.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths will be provided if you do not already have GCSEs or equivalents.
• Reviews will be held every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager, and Lifetime Learner Coach.

Benefits

• Opportunities for progression to higher-level apprenticeships upon completion.
• 33% discount across all Mitchells & Butlers brands.
• 20% discount for friends and family.
• Access to Wagestream, a financial toolkit for managing finances and accessing earned pay.
• Paid qualifications and opportunities to grow.
• Potential for promotion to Head Chef (on average 200 promoted annually).
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials.