Chef Academy Apprentice: Learn on the Job & Masterclasses

The Inn Collection Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Masterclasses

Industry mentors

Apprentice community

Earn while you learn

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is offering a Chef Academy Apprenticeship in Sunderland. You’ll start hands-on in a professional kitchen, building skills from butchery to fish preparation, supported by industry experts and a 12-month journey.

Join a team that values growth, learning on-site, and earning while you train, with masterclasses and coaching to set the path for a successful hospitality career.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Gain real kitchen experience through a 12-month programme.
• Attend hands-on masterclasses (butchery, bread-making, fish preparation).
• Learn from industry experts at The Benson-Smith Academy.
• Work alongside professional chefs daily, gaining real kitchen experience while you earn.
• Regular check-ins and personalised coaching to support development.

Skills

passion for food

team player

willing to learn

time management

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Job description

The Inn Collection Group is offering a Chef Academy Apprenticeship in Sunderland. You’ll start hands-on in a professional kitchen, building skills from butchery to fish preparation, supported by industry experts and a 12-month journey.

Join a team that values growth, learning on-site, and earning while you train, with masterclasses and coaching to set the path for a successful hospitality career.