Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Chef Apprenticeships; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary training program in Twickenham offers a unique opportunity for aspiring chefs. Participants will divide their time between work in selected restaurants, receiving mentorship from experienced chefs, and classes at partnered culinary colleges, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Alongside practical skills, candidates will develop a passion for fresh, seasonal produce, all while earning during their training. Enjoy structured growth with clear progression and various benefits over time.

Benefits

25% staff discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Opportunity for professional growth

Early earning access via Wagestream

Responsibilities

• Work in selected restaurants or hotels under mentor guidance.
• Study one day a week with culinary colleges.
• Participate in an award-winning apprenticeship program.

Skills

Determination

Drive to succeed

Good communicator

Excellent team player

Enjoy working within a fast-paced kitchen

Focused on the detail

Passionate about cooking

Reliable & trustworthy

Job description

Working in a Fuller's Kitchen is exciting and challenging, but with a full team to support and mentor you, you'll develop a rich understanding of food and a passion for our fresh, seasonal and local produce. You will study 1 day per week at one of our college partners and receive world‑class training while being paid. When you're not at college you will work 4 days a week in one of our selected restaurants or hotels while being mentored by one of our Head Chefs.

Required Skills

• Determination - a 'get up and go' attitude
• Drive to succeed - in an exciting career in hospitality
• Good communicator
• Excellent team player
• Enjoy working within a fast‑paced, hot kitchen
• Focused on the detail
• Passionate about cooking and obsessed with quality
• Reliable & trustworthy - never letting your colleagues down

Desired Skills

• Determination - a 'get up and go' attitude
• Drive to succeed - in an exciting career in hospitality
• Good communicator
• Excellent team player
• Enjoy working within a fast‑paced, hot kitchen
• Focused on the detail
• Passionate about cooking and obsessed with quality
• Reliable & trustworthy - always turning up for shifts and training sessions

Benefits

• Our award‑winning Chef Apprenticeships are among the best in the industry and provide an incredible opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed.
• 25% staff discount off food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after 1 year, 35% after 3 years and 40% after 5 years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay - paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays.
• Access to 'My Fuller's' – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100's of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after 1 year with us you will have access to a 24‑hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments, for example.
• Full induction and training.
• The opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won't always need to wait until payday.