Chef Apprentice

Cumbria And Lancashire; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Structured training program

Discounts on food

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is opening The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere and seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as a Chef Academy Apprentice from day one. This 12-month, food-led programme offers hands-on kitchen learning across masterclasses and real-world practice in a substantial operation with 55 bedrooms and multiple covers.

You’ll undertake a nationally recognised Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship, gain skills under expert chefs, and earn while you learn in a supportive, growth‑oriented

Qualifications

• Love for food and cooking drives you every day.
• Willing to learn, take feedback, and get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Attend hands-on masterclasses and practical kitchen training.
• Support kitchen operations under supervision to deliver guest experiences.
• Develop skills in butchery, bread-making and fish preparation.
• Balance learning with the fast-paced kitchen life and on-site responsibilities.

Skills

Yes chef attitude

Time management

Proactive learner

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Job description

You’ll Fit Right Inn

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: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

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 Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, located in the heart of Grasmere. Whatever your role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences and help establish The Wordsworth Inn as a destination known for outstanding hospitality. If you're passionate about delivering great service, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be involved in an exciting new opening, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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