Apprentice Chef - 5* Hotel, City Centre

Bespoke Hotels; Chester; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking Apprentice Chefs at their prestigious property. This opportunity offers a comprehensive culinary journey with a balance of hands-on experience and mentorship from top chefs. Candidates must possess a passion for cooking and a willingness to learn. This role includes competitive pay and valuable career development within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Complimentary meals

Uniform provided

Employee discounts

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Strong willingness to learn and absorb knowledge.
• Attention to detail and pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene practices.
• Understand menu design and cost-awareness.

Skills

Passion for food and cooking

Positive attitude

Team spirit

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Chef – Bespoke Hotel Academy Relaunch

Location: The Chester Grosvenor

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)

Programme Duration: 12–18 months

Application Open: Apply now to Grow with Grosvenor

At The Chester Grosvenor, we value positivity, passion, and potential as highly as experience. We relaunch our Bespoke Hotel Academy and invite aspiring chefs to join us as Apprentice Chefs. This is a rare opportunity to learn your craft in one of the UK’s most prestigious hotels, working alongside Executive Chef Elliot Hill and other leading culinary professionals.

Your Culinary Journey starts with a rotation across key outlets and services.

Your Rotations

• The Arkle – our signature fine-dining restaurant
• La Brasserie – our vibrant 2 AA Rosette restaurant
• Meetings & Events Catering
• Pastry and Bakery Kitchens

With 20% dedicated learning time and 80% hands-on kitchen experience, you’ll develop your culinary foundation in a supportive, professional environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for food and cooking
• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Ambition to grow with us—personally and professionally
• A strong willingness to learn and absorb knowledge
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• The desire to become part of the legacy that is The Chester Grosvenor

What You’ll Gain

• Farm-to-fork experience: work with exceptional seasonal produce and local suppliers
• An industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification
• Extensive career development opportunities within Bespoke Hotels
• Complimentary meals, uniform, and chef laundry service
• Employee discounts across Bespoke and Coast & Country Hotels UK-wide
• Wagestream – access your earnings when you need them
• Recognition awards, service-based holiday bonuses, and exclusive Team Grosvenor treats
• Discounts at The Chester Grosvenor on F&B, Spa, and Retail
• Wellbeing initiatives and discounted memberships

Your Key Duties

• Master core culinary skills to prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards
• Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene practices, including allergen awareness and legal compliance
• Understand menu design, seasonality, sourcing, and cost-awareness

About Bespoke Hotels

Founded in 2000, Bespoke Hotels is the UK’s largest independent hotel group, with:

• 9,500 rooms under management
• Over 8,000 employees
• £815 million in managed assets

We take pride in our diverse portfolio, from luxury spa resorts to stylish urban hotels—each one Bespoke by name and bespoke by nature.

Details

• Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
• Contract length: 12–18 months
• Pay: £15,704.00 per year & Tips
• Location: In person
• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality