Chef Apprenticeship in Kidlington

Introduction

Join us at Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you. A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience to gain a qualification.

About the Employer

Mitchells & Butlers is the leading restaurant and pub company in the UK with over 1,600 businesses, including famous restaurant and pub brands such as All Bar One, Toby Carvery, Harvester and Browns.

What You'll Do

As a Chef with us, your food is the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast‑paced kitchen, pulling together as a team. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, the opportunities to develop and grow in one of our kitchens are endless.

Responsibilities

• Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible.
• Participate and contribute to team meetings, offering valuable insights.
• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
• Ensure any guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
• Set up and close down the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
• Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products.
• Participate in all in‑house training, e‑learning and completion of assigned learning modules.
• Always adhere to brand standards, licensing laws and all company policies and procedures.
• Complete all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, daily and weekly cleaning tasks.

You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn, have a passion for cooking and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

Apprenticeship

You will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months. You'll take on a full‑time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a nationally recognised qualification, but you will also be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests.

What your apprenticeship includes

• Work‑based training delivered through a mixture of face‑to‑face sessions and remote team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
• A mentor within the workplace to support you.
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents).
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.

Benefits for Mitchells and Butlers staff

• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!
• As part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high‑street shopping discounts; and free shares.
• A free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you.

Wages

18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

Training Outcome

Ongoing support and development.

Skills Required

• Team working
• Organisation skills

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Catering and hospitality
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working arrangements: Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Expected duration: 1 year 3 months.
Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED