Commis Chef Apprentice
Our apprenticeship provides essential skills and hands-on experience, setting you on the path to fulfilling your culinary dreams. Ideally suit a local candidate, looking to begin their catering career
Location: Farington Lodge Hotel
Department: Kitchen
Reports To: Stephen Healey
Employment Type: Full-Time/part time etc
About Us:
We’re proud to be part of Classic Lodges – a collection of eight characterful hotels set in some of the UK’s most captivating destinations. Each of our hotels has its own personality, but we’re united by one shared purpose.
Our purpose is simple and powerful: to create meaningful experiences that connect people, places, and memory.
That means we don’t just offer stays, we create moments that matter. Whether it’s a relaxing escape, a special celebration, or a memorable business event, we focus on the details that turn stays into stories our guests will always remember.
If you’re someone who takes pride in what you do, values genuine hospitality, and wants to be part of a team that makes a real difference to every guest experience, you’ll feel right at home with us.
The Opportunity: A great opportunity to gain a food production level two qualification with an external trainer and gain practical experience and training in a friendly kitchen environment. Begin your career as a chef at Farington Lodge Hotel.
What We’re Looking For:
We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have: (Committment and be able to work as a team player, taking a pride in everyting they do, willingness to learn)
What’s in It for You?
Training and development, level 2 qualification in food production, four days of practical on the job training with pay.
We believe that looking after our people is just as important as looking after our guests. That’s why we offer a thoughtfully curated benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and enhance your experience with us.
Generous employee discounts, including 25% off food and drink, plus friends and family discounts
Wellbeing support through our partnership with Hospitality Action, offering free, confidential advice and resources as well as retail discounts
Free uniform for Front of House team members
Complimentary meals on shift
Monthly gratuities
Employee of the Quarter, with a £100 award
Long service awards, including an invitation to the Classic Lodges Awards Ceremony
Complimentary use of pool and spa facilities (where available at your hotel)
28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 33 days
Learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships, structured training, and clear career pathways
- Department
- Farington Lodge
- Role
- Kitchen Team
- Locations
- Farington lodge