Chef Apprenticeship
Toby CarveryExpected closing date: Monday, 7 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Work towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months.
- Gain practical kitchen experience and a nationally recognised qualification.
- Receive work-based training, mentorship, and support from a Lifetime Learner Coach.
- Benefits include significant discounts across brands and opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a Chef with Mitchells & Butlers, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food to brand standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will work as part of a team, ensuring excellent communication and a supportive atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Maintain open communication with the team to deliver outstanding food and service.
- Assist other team members and contribute to team meetings.
- Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and efficiently to brand standards.
- Handle guest queries and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back-of-house areas.
- Manage department setup and close-down, 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
This is a full-time role where you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months. Training is delivered through work-based learning, including face-to-face sessions and remote calls with a Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have an in-house mentor.
Functional Skills in English and Maths will be obtained if you do not already have GCSEs or equivalents. Reviews will be held every 12 weeks with the apprentice, line manager, and learner coach.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career progression, including 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 Chefs are promoted annually).
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- Team Socials.