Chef Apprentice

Yorkshire; Ripon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is excited to offer a unique opportunity for aspiring chefs to join their Chef Academy Apprentice program at The Ripon Inn. Gain hands-on culinary experience while working with industry leaders, participate in chef-led masterclasses, and complete a nationally recognized Level 2 apprenticeship in a supportive environment. This is your chance to kick-start your culinary career while making memories in a vibrant pub atmosphere.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthday

50% off food at any of our Inns

£1 stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March

24/7 confidential support

Qualifications

• Real love for food and cooking.
• Ability to take feedback and be proactive.
• Commitment to the full 12-month program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in masterclasses and gain practical experience.
• Work alongside professional chefs every day.
• Manage learning and development on-site.

Skills

Culinary skills

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

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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 of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

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.

An elegant Edwardian building in the heart of England’s third-smallest city, The Ripon Inn has been beautifully restored following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Continuing a tradition of over 100 years, it’s now ready to welcome guests in the charming city of Ripon.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

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, 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
careers.inncollectiongroup.com/chef-academy or follow this link:https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/chef-academy

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