Apprentice Chef

We have afantastic opportunity for a passionate Apprentice Commis Chef to jointhe team of one of our iconic Restaurants – 34 Mayfair, Balthazar, Scott’s Mayfair, Scott’s Richmond, Daphne’s & J. Sheekey,part of Caprice Restaurants. We can provide you with the foundations thatyou need to reach for the Michelin Stars.

40 hoursper week – Mon to Friday 8-4pm (for first 6 months)

5 shifts aweek 1 day College release per week – paid)

CapriceRestaurants is a market leading prestigious restaurant group, with a richhistory and long-standing reputation in the hospitality industry, we have grownfrom strength to strength opening our iconic restaurants across in London andnow internationally. As we continue to expand, we offer structured career paths& hospitality training at every level to ensure your development andconfidence grows with the group.

A team ofworld-class Chefs, Sommeliers and Mixologists have designed an outstandingarray of menus, cocktail, and wine lists. Expertly sourced, seasonalingredients, wines and spirits are brought together using traditional andsubversive techniques to create truly unique dining and drinking experiences.

We areproud to be partnered with Westminster Kingsway College, which in May 2022 hasbeen named as one of the top five culinary schools in the world to gain theskills and technical expertise needed to become a chef. The college wasrecognised alongside other illustrious institutions, namely the CulinaryInstitute of America in the United States, Le Cordon Bleu in France, Apicius inItaly and the Business and Hotel Management School, Switzerland.

As anApprentice Commis Chef, you will attend College one day per week and the other4 days of the week you will be an integral part of the Kitchen team, learninghow the kitchen runs, working in your section keeping it clean and tidy, andefficiently carrying out the orders and specifications set by the Chef dePartie or senior chef. You will help produce high quality dishesfrom scratch whilst maintaining the high standards and expectations of therestaurant. You will learn from highly experienced, passionate chefs, work withamazing product and be taken on apprentice ‘trips’ – to learn Butchery, tounderstand Cheese and the difference in Oysters!

Throughoutyour apprenticeship you will be working with the finest ingredients and will bementored by your Chef to develop your skills and experience. This rolecould lead into a full time Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie position at oneof Caprice’s Restaurants.

We offerour Apprentice Commis Chef :

• Work5 Shifts a week – Monday to Friday – 8am-4pm for the first 6 months (1 of thosedays is at college with is also paid for)
• Acomplete set of Chef starter knives
• Provisionof chef whites and shoes
• Ahighly competitive starting salary
• Increasedsalary as you develop and progress in your role
• Extensivecareer development and training opportunities
• Staffdiscounts
• Mealson duty
• FitnessFirst discount
• Lifeassurance cover
• Employeeevents
• Accessto pension scheme
• Accessto our Cycle to Work scheme
• Wagestream– a financial wellbeing benefit that provides you access to your pay as youearn it

We areideally looking for candidates who :

We promotea working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised,valued and encouraged.

Only thoseeligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit / visa will beconsidered for the above position.

If you havea real passion for food, are looking to develop your career, and want to gainexposure to different cuisines in a vibrant and dynamic environment, then wecan offer this! … We would love to hear from you.

Apply now as spaces are for our much-coveted Apprenticeships are limitedand filling up fast. We are interviewing now for immediate start.