Apprentice Chef

Royal Castle, Dartmouth; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 2 qualification

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays + 2-night stay

Westfield Rewards

Career progression opportunities

Free meals on shift

Volunteer time off

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is inviting applicants for a Chef Apprentice at The Royal Castle, part of our managed pub estate. From day one you’ll join a busy kitchen, learning directly from experienced chefs and developing skills in cooking fresh, local ingredients.

You’ll complete a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in Professional Cookery and gain confidence to progress within St Austell Brewery or beyond across the South West venues.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery (Level 2) fully funded.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.
• UK eligibility to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy kitchen team and learn from experienced chefs.
• Develop skills in preparing and cooking fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Learn core kitchen techniques and food presentation, and how a professional kitchen operates.
• Work efficiently under pressure while following food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Pressure handling

Learning mindset

Job description

Calling All Aspiring Chefs…

Start Your Culinary Career with St Austell Brewery

Are you passionate about food and ready to turn that passion into a career?

At St Austell Brewery, being a chef is more than just a job. It's a craft, a skillset, and a pathway to a rewarding future. If you're motivated, hands-on, and eager to learn, this is a chance to gain real kitchen experience, industry-recognised training, and a nationally recognised qualification - all while earning a decent starting salary.

Why Join Us?

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Chef Apprentice to join the team at The Royal Castle, a high-profile venue that makes up a part of our managed pub estate.

With 175 years of heritage, we're committed to developing talent and creating clear career pathways. Whether your ambition is to become a Head Chef, lead your own kitchen, or progress into wider hospitality management, we are well placed to support your development.

With sites across Cornwall, Devon, Bath and the Isles of Scilly, you'll also have the opportunity to build your career in some of the South West's most sought-after locations.

What You'll Be Doing

From day one, you'll be part of a busy, fast-paced kitchen team, learning directly from experienced chefs. You'll develop key skills including:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Learning core kitchen techniques and food presentation
• Understanding how a professional kitchen operates
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Building the resillience and adaptability needed to succeed in a live service environment
• Following food safety, hygiene, and industry best practices

Alongside your practical experience, you'll complete a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in Professional Cookery.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have the skills, confidence and experience to progress your career within St Austell Brewery or beyond.

What's in It for You?

We offer a strong and practical benefits package:

• We pay well - candidates under 18's will receive £9.50 per hour and those over 18's will be paid £12.71 per hour
• Fully funded Level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery
• 30% off food and drink across all our pubs
• 50% off overnight stays, plus a free two-night stay each year
• Westfield Rewards - discounts across major retailers and attractions
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Free meals on shift
• Paid time off for volunteering

Additional Information

St Austell Brewery is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and support flexible working requests where possible.

We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early, so early application is encouraged.

We are unable to offer UK sponsorship for this role. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.Unauthorised use, reproduction, or scraping of this advertisement, including any company information or branding, by third-party or non-partner websites is strictly prohibited.

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