Chef Apprenticeship

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% brand discounts across brands

Funded qualification up to degree

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Edinburgh is offering an Apprentice Chef role at the Salisbury Arms. You will learn our menu while working in a fast-paced kitchen and supported by a close-knit team.

This apprenticeship combines hands-on kitchen work with a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, giving you real experience and industry-recognised training. You will gain 30 hours paid work per week, enjoy staff discounts across brands, and benefit from funded qualifications up to degree level.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required; training provided.
• Willing to work full-time shifts in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of brand standards
• Keep your kitchen clean
• Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
• Cook to spec and work with recipes

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

As an apprentice Chef atthe Salisbury Arms, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile.

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

What your responsibilities will be...

• Be a champion of brand standards
• Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
• Cook to spec and work with recipes

You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!

What your Chef Apprenticeship includes...

• A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
• A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
• Feedback sessions to discuss progress
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
• 30 hours paid work every week

What's in it for me?

• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back.
• Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges.
• On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued,

able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Chef Apprenticeship

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Edinburgh, EH16 5AD Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

As an apprentice Chef atthe Salisbury Arms, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile.

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

What your responsibilities will be...

• Be a champion of brand standards
• Keep your kitchen clean
• Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
• Cook to spec and work with recipes

You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!

What your Chef Apprenticeship includes...

• A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
• A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
• Feedback sessions to discuss progress
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
• 30 hours paid work every week

What's in it for me?

• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Funded qualification up to degree level
• Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back.
• Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges.
• On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued,

able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make

every guest feel truly welcome.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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