At Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, we are excited to launch our Chef Academy giving the chance for someone to kick-start their career in a professional Kitchen and gain a qualification along the way…
We have an opportunity for someone who is looking for a new career path which will allow you to showcase your creativity and gain qualifications and skills along the way!
We are offering the chance for you to join our Chef Academy apprenticeship programme, commencing in April/May 2024 and taking 12 months to complete.
What is the Chef Academy apprenticeship programme?
Our unique apprenticeship programme provides you with a combination working full time in our Kitchens and learning along the way, everything that you will need to kick-start a career in professional kitchens. You will be guided throughout by a professional Chef mentor from within our award-winning Hotel kitchens and complete masterclasses to teach you skills and knowledge required.
Our masterclasses cover topics such as Fishery, Butchery and Pastry – giving you broad experience across all sections of a professional kitchen. With the addition of supplier visits, this truly unique opportunity will equip you with an enhanced understanding of kitchens!
Why choose IHG Hotels and Resorts to kick-start your Kitchen career?
- We are paying £12.00 per hour whilst on the programme, with the chance to apply for a Commis Chef across our restaurants upon completion
- Our full investment into kick-starting your career – you will be provided with everything you need to succeed, such as a personalised Chefs jacket, full set of knives, masterclasses, and supplier visits!
- Recognised qualifications – you will gain your Level 2 Professional Cookery (or regional equivalent) after completion of the programme
- Learning from the best – you will gain a great amount of knowledge from experienced Chefs throughout our hotels and your mentor will be able to give you valuable insight
- Our benefits - we offer a huge range of benefits including an incredible employee discount programme across all our properties; discounts at many retailers; generous friends and family discounts; opportunities to learn, grow and progress; enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay; and lots more!
If this sounds like the right career path for you – don’t hesitate to apply today! Please note any successful applications’ personal information will be shared with our Apprenticeship Provider (Inspiro Learning) who will be in contact via telephone call.
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To become an apprentice, you must:
- be 16 or over
- not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
- have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- learn and train for a specific job
- get paid and receive holiday leave
- get hands-on experience in a real job
- study for at least 20% of your working hours
- complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- be on a career path with lots of future potential
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.