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Chef Apprentice

Chef Apprentice

Sunderland and Durham • County Durham, United Kingdom
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.
The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.


The Seaton Lane Inn, full of style and quirky charm, is perfectly situated in a spot that attracts both locals and visitors alike. With its inviting atmosphere and comfortable boutique-style accommodation, it’s a great spot to relax, enjoy a drink, and take in the surrounding community and vibrant energy.



You’ll Fit Right Inn



Are you ready to kick-start your culinary
career with hands-on learning and real-world experience? As a Chef Academy
Apprentice, you’ll dive into a range of practical masterclasses. From butchery
and bread-making to fish preparation, designed to build your skills and
confidence in the kitchen. Alongside working in a professional kitchen
environment, you’ll gain valuable experience and develop the techniques that
will set you apart. This is more than just an apprenticeship, it’s a journey
full of learning, growth, and delicious challenges.



Now in its fourth year, The Inn Collection Group’s
Chef Academy is proud to offer a unique opportunity for aspiring chefs to
gain real-world kitchen experience, learn from industry leaders, and build the
skills needed for a successful future in hospitality. With the success of our
previous cohorts, this year’s programme is set to be our most impactful yet
practical, supportive, and built around your development.






Why join our Chef
Academy?



  • Gain
    a nationally recognised Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship
  • Receive
    9,000 worth of fully funded training invested in your future
  • Learn
    from industry experts at The Benson-Smith Academy
  • Take
    part in 9 chef-led masterclasses to sharpen your skills
  • Join
    a community of apprentices across the business, sharing your journey and
    growing together
  • Work
    alongside professional chefs every day, gaining real kitchen experience while
    you earn.
  • Regular
    check-ins and personalised coaching to support your development.














About you



  • You
    have a real love for food and cooking that drives you every day
  • You
    have a “yes chef” attitude, willing to learn, take feedback, and get stuck in.
  • You
    are able to travel to masterclasses, which are core to the programme
  • You
    manage your time, balancing learning with the fast-paced kitchen life
  • You
    are proactive in steering your own learning and growth on-site.
  • Committed to completing the full 12-month programme and making the most of every
    opportunity












What to expect
along the way



Want to discover what
our Chef Academy has in store for you? Hear it straight from our apprentices!



Visit https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/chef-academy or follow us on socials https://www.tiktok.com/@icgcareers


*Age-related pay rates apply for Under 21s.*

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