Are you looking to kickstart a serious career in the culinary world? This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to launch your career as an Apprentice Commis Chef within an iconic 4 star silver hotel and 2AA Rosette restaurant on the picturesque Suffolk coast.
Forget the low pay usually associated with traditional entry-level routes. This apprenticeship offers an outstanding wage of £29,741 per annum, allowing you to earn top-tier money while learning your trade alongside some of the finest talent in the industry.
Whether you are finishing culinary school/college or keen to formalise your training on the job, this role provides the ultimate springboard.
Why This Apprenticeship Stands Out
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Exceptional Pay & Perks: Earn a massive £29,741 per year plus a generous share of tips while you learn.
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World-Class Mentorship: Train under an experienced Executive Head Chef and senior brigade in a celebrated 2AA Rosette kitchen, using fresh, high-quality local produce.
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Matched Pension up to 8%: Industry-leading retirement contributions to set you up for the long term.
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Life Insurance: Substantial peace of mind with life assurance coverage of up to 5x your salary.
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Free Meals on Shift: Great food kept ready for you every single shift.
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Fantastic Extras: Access to share incentive plans, comprehensive wellbeing programmes, and generous employee discounts.
What You Will Learn & Do
As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you will work across various sections of the kitchen, building a strong foundation for a successful culinary career.
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Learn fundamental kitchen techniques, knife skills, and food preparation methods under expert guidance.
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Assist senior chefs across all sections of the kitchen, helping prepare seasonal dishes that wow hotel and restaurant guests.
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Master food safety, station hygiene, and proper stock rotation practices.
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Work with top tier, locally sourced ingredients to understand flavor profiles and dish presentation.
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Collaborate with both the kitchen brigade and Front of House teams to maintain high standards during service.
What We Are Looking For
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A genuine passion for food, cooking, and a strong desire to build a career in hospitality.
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An eager, positive attitude with a willingness to listen, learn, and take on feedback.
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Solid basic kitchen or knife awareness, though full, structured training is provided.
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Strong communication skills and a reliable, hardworking team player mindset.
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Flexibility to work split shifts across a 7 day rota, including weekends.
Ready to Launch Your Culinary Career?
Opportunities to train in a 2AA Rosette kitchen with this level of pay and benefits package do not come around often.
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