Chef Apprenticeship

MARSTON'S PLC

Apprenticeship summary

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.

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Closing date: April 7, 2026

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Wage:
£12,480 a year
Total hours per week:
30
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
March 20, 2026
Possible start date:
April 14, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

We’re on the lookout for a Chef Apprentice to join our team!

Start your pub career in our buzzing kitchen! Be on hand to make every service that bit smoother. You’ll play a vital part of making sure our kitchen team have everything they need to produce great, hot quality food for our guests.

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

Our kitchen is where it’s at: Working with and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, they’ll be plenty of new skills to pick up.

As a Chef Apprentice you’ll: Be eager to learn and get stuck in, in an environment that’s fast paced with the opportunity to pick up plenty of new skills that can be used in our kitchen and at home.

  • Have the opportunity to progress and learn the ropes of the Commis Chef role.
  • Help to maintain high food and safety standards across the kitchen.
  • Help to maintain that all kitchen areas remain clean and clutter free
  • Take pride in the food you prep and serve.
  • Be committed to being a team player.

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

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

Employer

MARSTON'S PLC

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.

Training

Training Provider:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Production chef (level 2)