About
Employer description
You already know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don’t realise it! That’s because we run many of the UK’s most famous restaurant and pub brands, including: All Bar One, Sizzling Pubs, Vintage Inns, Harvester, Ember Inns, Toby Carvery, Crown Carveries, Castle, Nicholson's, Premium Country Dining Group, O'Neill's, Alex, Village Pub & Kitchen, Miller & Carter, Browns, Innkeeper's Lodge, Orchid Pubs and The Oak Tree.
Main description
Join us at Ember Inns, we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of.
So, if you want to be at the heart of the neighbourhood, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice Chef at Ember Inns, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it’s the people that make it all worthwhile.
Responsibilities:
- Be a champion of brand standards
- Keep your kitchen clean
- Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
- Cook to spec and work with recipes
You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.
You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs, alongside your training.
Not only do you gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments, making sure that quality never slips for our guests!
What your apprenticeship includes:
- A mixture of face-to-face and Skype/phone catch-ups every 4 - 6 weeks
- A mixture of on and off-the-job training, including workshops and webinars
- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
- Feedback sessions to discuss progress
- Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
- 30 hours of paid work every week
Benefits For M&B Staff:
- Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether it's date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered
- Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
- Funded qualification up to degree level
- Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart, you can choose how to give something back
- Enjoy a 33% discount on a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges
- On top of all this, we offer a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and we even give you free shares!
Wage will be:
16-20 year olds: £10 per hour
21+ year olds: £12.21 per hour
At Mitchells and Butlers, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Entry Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Other requirements
The closing date is just a guide, if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date then the vacancy may close early.
Future Prospects
Ongoing support and development.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 19/03/2026
Salary
£15,600 a year
Location
This job is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
