Apprentice Commis Chef The Queensberry hotel and Olive tree Restaurant

You will be working alongside our team in Michelin Star Restaurant, with our aim to produce a world-class experience. Working on the larder section, you will learn to prep different elements of each dish.. This position will offer great career progression and a solid basis to learn and excel from the beginning of your career.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,558.40

    Salary is paid on the last working day of the month. The rate of pay is included a percentage of service charge. Cash tips are dispensed every 3 months.

  • Working week

    Aged 16-18 - working 40 hours per week, 5 days per week - 12am until 3.30pm then 5pm until 10pm. Aged 18 and over - working 45 hours per week - 11am until 4pm then 5pm until 10pm. Working hours include one day for college attendance.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000158684

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This position will offer great career progression and a solid basis to learn and excel from the beginning of your career.

The right candidate will be a positive person, with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and someone who is a team player.

Duties to include:

  • Learning to do daily tasks, such as chopping, weighing up recipes, cooking items for the menu.
  • Cold starter prep – such as mayonnaises, oils etc.,  Plating of cold starters alongside other chefs.
  • You will also develop your front of house skills as a Chef as the chefs serve the dishes direct to guests.

This position will offer great career progression and a solid basis to learn and excel from the beginning of your career.

The right candidate will be a positive person, with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and someone who is a team player.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship.
  • Functional skills in Maths and English (if required).

This apprenticeship is taught at our City Centre Campus in Bath, one day per week, term time only.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Excellent career progression. Depending on individual a Promotion to commis chef can be achieved just after 12-14 months.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C above) Desired

About the employer

Known for being one of Bath’s longest established independent restaurants, the Olive Tree – located below the individualistic Queensberry Hotel on Russel Street – was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2018. This distinction is in addition to the restaurant’s 3 AA Rosette status. Here classic flavours meet modern technique. Executive head chef Chris Cleghorn honoured his skills working in some of the best kitchen in the UK. Winner of 2022 Cateys Hotel chef of the year. included in Hardens and square meal top 100 restaurant in the UK.

Employer

The Queensberry hotel and Olive tree Restaurant

Address

THE QUEENSBERRY HOTEL

RUSSELL STREET

BATH

BA1 2QF

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Training

Training provider

BATH COLLEGE

Contact

Laura Joy

laura.joy@bathcollege,ac.uk

01225 328752

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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