Front of House Apprenticeship

THE ARTICHOKE RESTAURANT LTD

AMERSHAM (HP7 0DF)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)

Posted on 6 May 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Front of House Apprentice to join our front-of-house team at a Michelin-starred restaurant. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their hospitality career who is eager to learn the standards of fine dining service and to deliver an exceptional guest experience. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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plus a share of service charge allocated according to our Service Charge Policy

Training course
Food and beverage team member (level 2)
Hours
This role follows a four-day week normally Wednesday to Saturday with a combination of daytime and evening service shifts. Shifts may be adjusted in line with business requirements.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assist senior team members in delivering refined, attentive service
  • Support restaurant service to ensure a seamless guest experience
  • Prepare and maintain tables and service areas to impeccable standards
  • Welcome and engage guests with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Serve food and beverages in line with Michelin-starred expectations
  • Develop strong knowledge of menus, ingredients, and beverage offerings
  • Students will also receive specialist training in barista skills and mixology, alongside preparation for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 qualification 
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service etiquette

Where you'll work

9 MARKET SQUARE
AMERSHAM
HP7 0DF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

Training course

Food and beverage team member (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Serve food and beverages to individual business standards.
  • Identify opportunities and apply techniques to increase sales and improve customer experience.
  • Tailors communication techniques to meet customer needs and build rapport.
  • Maintain a safe, hygienic, and secure working environment.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
  • Follow food safety and allergen legislation and procedures applicable to own role.
  • Use technology and equipment in line with business policy to meet customer needs.
  • Handle transactions and payments securely.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure that the products and services are delivered on time and in line with business needs
  • Deal with or escalate issues that impact service and customer experience, and implement any instructions given by supervisor.
  • Use professional methods of communication that are tailored to different situations, and individual and team needs.
  • Manages own time and workload, prioritising tasks.
  • Maintain and rotate stock according to life cycle and business processes.
  • Ensure equipment and technology faults and maintenance issues are reported promptly.
  • Check customers are satisfied with products and services through questioning and act on feedback in line with business procedures.
  • Keep up to date with changes to products and processes.
  • Uses feedback to improve own performance.
  • Reduces the waste of resources, taking sustainability into account, in line with business expectations.
  • Follows and supports equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and principles.
  • Participate in team briefings, implementing instructions, and offering input or feedback where relevant.
  • Serve food and beverages to individual business standards.
  • Identify opportunities and apply techniques to increase sales and improve customer experience.
  • Tailors communication techniques to meet customer needs and build rapport.
  • Maintain a safe, hygienic, and secure working environment.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
  • Follow food safety and allergen legislation and procedures applicable to own role.
  • Use technology and equipment in line with business policy to meet customer needs.
  • Handle transactions and payments securely.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure that the products and services are delivered on time and in line with business needs
  • Deal with or escalate issues that impact service and customer experience, and implement any instructions given by supervisor.
  • Use professional methods of communication that are tailored to different situations, and individual and team needs.
  • Manages own time and workload, prioritising tasks.
  • Maintain and rotate stock according to life cycle and business processes.
  • Ensure equipment and technology faults and maintenance issues are reported promptly.
  • Check customers are satisfied with products and services through questioning and act on feedback in line with business procedures.
  • Keep up to date with changes to products and processes.
  • Uses feedback to improve own performance.
  • Reduces the waste of resources, taking sustainability into account, in line with business expectations.
  • Follows and supports equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and principles.
  • Participate in team briefings, implementing instructions, and offering input or feedback where relevant.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Training is structured through a blend of hands-on service, face-to-face sessions, and remote learning, including scheduled consultations with a dedicated Training coach to build a well-rounded skill set

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Calm under pressure
  • Eager to learn

About this employer

Awarded a MICHELIN Star in 2019, The Artichoke set in the medieval Old Town of
Amersham is led by Chef Patron Laurie Gear with his wife Jacqueline. Since opening in
2002, the restaurant has evolved into a destination for inventive, modern British cuisine in
Buckinghamshire, defined by creativity and consistency.
At its heart, Laurie Gear works in close partnership with Head Chef Chris Chegwin and a
dedicated team to deliver a dining experience that is both refined and effortlessly welcoming.
The menu is guided by the seasons, showcasing exceptional ingredients sourced from
artisan producers and local craftsmen, and reflecting a considered, ingredient-led ethos.
This unwavering commitment to excellence has garnered widespread acclaim, including
three AA Rosettes and AA Restaurant of the Year 2013. Regularly evolving seasonal menus
are complemented by attentive, intuitive service, creating a dining experience that is
polished yet approachable, grounded in quality, provenance, and warm, thoughtful service.

https://www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 4 day working week - Wednesday to Saturday
  • Competitive salary plus share of service charge 
  • Staff meals
  • Uniform provided
  • Participation in curated team culinary events

After this apprenticeship

  • This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in fine dining
  • The programme is designed to equip you with advanced skills that will enhance your passion for food, drink, and hospitality, while supporting your growth within the industry
  • You will gain valuable exposure to Michelin-starred standards, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise in wine service, guest experience, and refined front-of-house service within a supportive and professional team culture
  • Structured training and career development opportunities within the organisation with salary increments after the one year apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

recruit.apprentice@top.training

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028475.

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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)

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