Are you looking to build a strong foundation for a successful career in the hospitality and culinary industry?
This page is your starting point to explore diverse and exciting opportunities to begin your career through an apprenticeship. Hospitality and Culinary apprenticeships combine practical, on-the-job experience with structured learning, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to excel in a wide range of roles within the hospitality and culinary sector.
What is a Hospitality and Culinary Apprenticeship?
A hospitality and culinary apprenticeship is a work-based training program that enables you to earn a salary while gaining practical experience and a nationally recognised qualification. You will learn from experienced hospitality and culinary professionals and develop a solid understanding of hospitality principles, culinary practices, and techniques.
Apprenticeship Roles Available
There is a wide variety of hospitality and culinary apprenticeship roles available. Some examples include:
- Chef Apprenticeship: Focus on learning to prepare and cook food in a professional kitchen environment.
- Commis Chef Apprentice: Focus on assisting chefs with food preparation.
- Chef de Partie Apprenticeship: Focus on managing a specific section of a kitchen.
- Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship: Focus on providing customer service in a bar or restaurant setting.
- Apprentice Team Member: Focus on developing general hospitality skills.
- Apprentice Restaurant Manager: Focus on overseeing the operations of a restaurant, including staff and customer service.
- Apprentice Catering Assistant: Focus on learning all aspects of food preparation and service.
- Apprentice Food and Beverage Assistant: Focus on providing excellent food and beverage service.
- Apprentice Hospitality Supervisor: Focus on learning leadership and management skills in hospitality settings.
- Apprentice Bartender: Focus on preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Apprentice Front of House Assistant: Focus on providing customer service and support in a hospitality setting.
- Apprentice Baker: Focus on the techniques and practices of baking.
- Recreation Assistant Apprentice: Focus on assisting customers with recreational activities at leisure centres.
What You Will Learn
As a hospitality and culinary apprentice, you can expect to:
- Work alongside experienced hospitality and culinary professionals, gaining practical, real-world experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of core hospitality principles and culinary practice.
- Learn how to prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
- Build skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, and customer service.
- Learn how to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable experience in the hospitality and culinary industry.
Who Should Apply?
Individuals who are:
- Organised and detail-oriented with good time management skills.
- Passionate about the hospitality and culinary arts and have a keen interest in how restaurants and other food service establishments operate.
- Creative and enjoy working with food and people.
- Problem solvers with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Communicators who can communicate effectively with both colleagues and customers.
- Able to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
How to Apply
Browse our current hospitality and culinary apprenticeship vacancies. Click on any opportunity that interests you to learn more and apply.