A Head Chef, also known as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine, is responsible for managing the kitchen in a restaurant, hotel, or other catering establishments. Their role includes designing menus, supervising kitchen staff, managing budgets and ordering supplies, ensuring food quality and safety standards, and often cooking during busy periods. Head Chefs also train, motivate, and lead their team to deliver excellent dishes and service. Creativity, leadership, and strong organisational skills are essential in this role. The work can be demanding and fast-paced, but it offers the satisfaction of creating memorable dining experiences and leading a talented team.
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The Old Waggon & Horses
( Added 09 Apr 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Day release one day weekly at Heart Of Worcestershire College, Wednesday to Sunday assisting our chef at The Old Waggon & Horses, Kidderminster to deliver high quality food to our patrons. The candidate will learn a variety of culinary skills and contribute to planning and ordering ingredients to menu requirements.</p>
Closing date: in 14 days
Possible start date: 01 Sep 2026
The Badger Inn
( Added 10 Apr 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>The Badger Inn are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Commis Chef apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this fast-paced industry.</p>
Closing date: in 8 days
Possible start date: 01 Oct 2026
Manor House Inn
( Added 15 Apr 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>The Manor House Inn are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Commis Chef apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry. </p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 05 Oct 2026
Fox Hall Inn
( Added 19 May 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>You don't need to be a Michelin-starred pro just yet, that’s what the apprenticeship is for. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, take feedback well, and ask questions. You’ll be right in the thick of it, learning from seasoned chefs who are dedicated to high standards and fresh ingredients.</p>
Closing date: in 20 hours
Possible start date: 01 Sep 2026
The Mug House
( Added 20 May 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>The Mug House has had excellent achievement rates for apprentices and is offering the opportunity to train as a Commis Chef in a very supportive environment overlooking the River Severn in a light and airy AA Rosette restaurant.</p>
Closing date: in 14 days
Possible start date: 01 Sep 2026
KEDLESTON PARK GOLF CLUB LTD
( Added 01 Jun 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>The apprenticeship is designed to provide the employee with specific skills, knowledge and behaviour needed to become a commis chef whilst also completing formal training alongside Buxton college.</p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 01 Sep 2026
GREENE KING RETAIL SERVICES LIMITED
( Added 04 Jun 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Greene King are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef!</p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 08 Sep 2026
MITCHELLS & BUTLERS LEISURE RETAIL LIMITED
( Added 04 Jun 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, we love our pizzas, we love our roasts, but mostly we love our people. If you fancy a pizza the action, we want to hear from you</p> <p>A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience to gain a qualification.</p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 09 Sep 2026
The Horse and Jockey
( Added 08 Jun 2026 - 2 positions available )
<p>As our apprentice, you’ll start by learning essential hospitality and front-of-house customer service skills. We’ll guide you through a comprehensive training scheme, allowing you to learn food production and management skills, so you can progress, and one day manage and run your own pub.</p>
Closing date: in 4 hours
Possible start date: 03 Aug 2026
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