Culinary Trainee

*Recognized for Excellence in Employee Engagement & Wellbeing*

As a Culinary Trainee with Mallory Court, you will be part of a dynamic learning atmosphere within our esteemed collection of luxury accommodations.

What will you be doing?

Our Academy offers the chance to engage with us on a full-time basis while you earn and learn, equipping you with the finest skills, certifications, and experience to launch your career in the culinary field. We have collaborated with HIT Training to establish a Chef Academy, where you will participate in 1-2 days of training each month, either at a HIT Chef Academy location, with travel and accommodation expenses covered, or through virtual sessions.

In your hotel environment, under the guidance of your Executive Chef, you will gain hands-on experience from exceptional culinary professionals within a highly skilled kitchen team (we maintain 2-3 rosettes in each of our dining establishments), while working with premium seasonal ingredients and top-quality equipment.

What will you need?

We are eager to connect with aspiring Chefs who are passionate about crafting extraordinary dishes from the finest ingredients, possess high standards, and exhibit creativity and flair, along with:

• A genuine enthusiasm for culinary arts;
• A commitment to building a career as a Chef;
• Exceptional attention to detail and a drive for delivering outstanding standards;
• A positive attitude, complemented by a good sense of humor and teamwork;
• Passion and determination to excel;
• Strong communication abilities;

What to expect?

You will be part of a busy and dedicated team environment, where we expect you to be eager to learn more. Your work schedule will consist of a minimum of 40 hours per week, spread across 5 days (including training days). Our establishments experience peak activity on weekends, so you should be prepared to work regularly during this time.

Mallory Court is committed to providing opportunities to underrepresented groups within our workforce, particularly welcoming the inclusion of more female chefs.

What’s in it for you?

Our tailored benefits platform offers:

• Enhanced annual leave - 31 days of leave entitlement, increasing to 33 days with service;
• Equitably distributed Service Charge/Gratuities paid monthly;
• Discounts and cashback across numerous retailers, fitness centers, leisure activities, and utilities;
• Access to our wellbeing center featuring healthy recipes, fitness resources, and financial management tools;
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme;
• Health plans covering dental, optical, alternative healthcare, and 24-hour GP access;
• Discounted stays, spa treatments, and leisure access across Mallory Court properties;
• Support through our Wellbeing Strategy focusing on financial, mental, physical, and emotional health;
• Access to our employee portal with regular updates and team news;
• Opportunities for growth through apprenticeships and specialized leadership programs;
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you during significant life events;
• Financial support for those returning from maternity leave;
• Complimentary parking, meals during shifts, and uniforms.

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, regularly involving our teams in shaping our workplace through:

An opinion that matters - regular surveys and forums to gather your feedback;

A commitment to sustainability and wellbeing with employee advocates in every location;

We take pride in being members of the Hoteliers Charter, dedicated to creating a positive work environment with our teams at the core of our mission, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team, which were developed by our people for our people. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement has been recognized through multiple awards.

Mallory Court is a strong advocate for equitable workplaces, actively seeking to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, individuals with disabilities, and any other groups that can contribute diverse viewpoints.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.