Executive Chef Trainee

1 day ago


Hope, Devon, United Kingdom St Austell Brewery Full time

Develop Your Culinary Skills

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Sous Chef. This is a unique opportunity for you to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and progress in your culinary career.

The role will involve working closely with our Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring that procedures are followed and specifications are precisely met. You will work with high-quality local produce, adapting our menu to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests while developing your abilities to assume a lead role in the team.

This is a fantastic chance to step up and gain experience in a vibrant kitchen environment, benefiting from our caring organization and comprehensive training and development program. With over 170 years of heritage and a thriving pub estate spanning iconic locations in the Southwest, our progression opportunities are unmatched.

What Does the Role Involve?

This apprenticeship role requires a minimum of 12 months, involving regular attendance at a local college as part of your working week, along with on-the-job support from your head chef and central support team. You'll practice your skills, becoming proficient at working with top-quality fresh local produce while maintaining consistency and dealing with high volumes. You'll learn to adapt under pressure, honing your leadership and management skills, developing your ability and confidence.

You'll be led by some of the best in our business, gaining first-hand experience of efficient kitchen working practices and a nationally recognized qualification. Progression is possible, and you could even become an integral member of our extended operations.

Your Benefits

We take great pride in our apprentices, offering a wealth of enviable benefits:

  • Live-in accommodation
  • Fully funded Level 3 training with a qualification at the end equivalent to two A-levels in kitchen leadership
  • 30% off food and drink in our pubs
  • 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
  • A free two-night stay in our pubs every year
  • Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations
  • Continued career progression opportunities at some of the most iconic locations throughout the Southwest
  • Free food while on shift
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Paid time off to volunteer for charity

Join Our Team

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we would love to hear more about your application. Please click on the 'Apply Now' button to send us your details. We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.



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