Chef Trainer

HIT Training; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance

Mileage and travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

HIT Training is looking for a Chef Trainer in the West Midlands to share your culinary expertise and inspire the next generation of chefs. This hybrid role allows flexibility with home working and visits to apprentices. Candidates should have demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie or higher, ideally with a culinary qualification. You will guide apprentices, tailor learning plans, and engage with employers on progress. Benefits include a starting salary from £29,000, bonuses, 25 days holiday, and healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a culinary leadership role.
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 qualification if not already held.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Guide apprentices at various levels to develop kitchen skills.
• Provide hands-on training at Chef Academy.
• Personalise learning plans for each apprentice.
• Demonstrate functional skills like maths and English in culinary settings.
• Build relationships with employers regarding apprentice progress.
• Manage administrative tasks using Google Suite.

Skills

Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie or higher

Confidence with technology

Good organisational skills

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths

Job description

Share Your Culinary Expertise and Inspire Future Chefs

Salary: From £29,000 + tax-free bonus | Location: Hybrid (covering the West Midlands area) | Role: Chef Trainer

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 by 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 like 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.

What You’ll Need to Bring

• 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.

Why Work With Us

We invest in your growth so you can continue to inspire and support others. That’s why we provide access to qualifications and development opportunities to help you grow in your role, including an apprenticeship programme to become a trainer.

We also offer:

• A starting salary from £29,000 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.

Why Join HIT Training

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.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.