Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.

We're on the lookout for a Production Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.

As a Production Chef: There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

Training

Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Apprenticeship standard: Production chef (level 2)

Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

Marston's offer ongoing training and support and actively encourage their employees to progress.

Working hours

Shift work including evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date: 13 November 2026

Wage

£16,926 a year

Skills

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• null None required (grade None required), desired

About the employer

We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.