Chef Trainer

Hit Training; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Chef Trainer to guide and mentor apprentices in culinary skills. This rewarding role offers a mix of home and workplace visits for enhanced work-life balance. You will be responsible for developing personalised learning plans and building relationships with employers while managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in a relevant culinary position and a professional culinary qualification, with a salary starting from £27,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced sick pay and life insurance

Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a culinary role.
• Professional culinary qualifications preferred.
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 English and maths.

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices in developing skills and confidence.
• Support training at the Chef Academy.
• Personalise learning plans for each apprentice.
• Demonstrate the integration of functional skills.
• Build employer relationships and update on progress.
• Manage admin tasks and planning with Google Suite.

Skills

Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager

Confidence with technology

Organisational skills

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Are you an experienced chef ready for something new? Join HIT Training, an award-winning training provider, as a Chef Trainer. Enjoy the rewarding experience of sharing your skills with apprentices and shaping the culinary future. You'll work Monday to Friday, with a mix of home flexibility and workplace visits, offering a better work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Guiding apprentices at all levels, helping them develop their skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Supporting apprentices at our award-winning Chef Academy, providing hands‑on training in essential techniques.
• Personalising learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.
• Demonstrating how functional skills such as maths and English fit into the culinary world.
• Building relationships with employers and updating them on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks and planning effectively using Google Suite and other systems.

A typical week will include around 3 days of travel within your area to visit apprentices, with the rest of your time spent working from home.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Ideally a professional culinary qualification.
• Confidence with technology and good organisational skills.
• Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths (or a willingness to achieve this).
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your region.

At HIT Training, we believe in the transformative power of apprenticeships—not just for individuals, but for businesses and the hospitality industry as a whole. We're proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary from £27,000 plus tax‑free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

If you'd like to know more about the role, our approach to flexible working, or any adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please get in touch at [e-mail]. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.