As an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant with Hungry Horse, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you'll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.
Amazing food, live sport, sun-drenched beer gardens and play areas for the kids: just a few things that make our Hungry Horse pubs so special. And with over 200 locations across the country, we've got sizzling steaks, to Sunday roasts and the perfect line-up of drinks to match. We know that coming to a pub's a treat. But it doesn't have to be a rare one. The goal behind our family pubs is to feed the whole gang for less.
As an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant, you will...
Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.
We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why you will benefit from...
Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
Menopause Friendly Employer
Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more...
What your apprenticeship includes:
You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you.
Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)
Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.
Alongside working full time as an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant, you will also be joining our unique Chef Academy, where you will have the opportunity to attend four masterclasses designed to teach you expert knowledge and technical skills involved in 4 different areas of cooking.
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make - across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.Training:Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship - Food and Beverage Level 3, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.Training Outcome:With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have the chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.Employer Description:Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running 2600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.Working Hours :20 hours - shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
Operations & Business Support Apprentice: As an Operations Lead Apprentice at Vision Football Factory, you will support the day-to-day running of our busy football venue while developing the skills needed to progress into a supervisor or operational lead role. No two days are the same, and you will gain experience across bookings, customer service, events, parties, coaching programmes, community projects and general venue operations.
Typical duties will include:
Supporting the daily running of the venue, including opening, closing, customer welcome, bookings and general enquiries.
Helping manage pitch bookings, parties, coaching sessions, events and community projects.
Supporting the team with admin tasks, registers, attendance records, customer communication and basic reporting.
Assisting with staff coordination during sessions, parties and busy periods.
Helping maintain high standards across the venue, including customer service, safety, presentation and organisation. Learning how to deal with customer feedback, solve problems and support the smooth running of the business
Working alongside managers to understand leadership, planning, team communication and operational decision-making.
Supporting the development of new systems, processes and ideas to improve how the venue operates.
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, confident with people, willing to learn and interested in progressing into a future leadership role within a growing sports and community organisation.Training:All training will take place in the workplace. Training Outcome:Full time/part time employment with opportunities to progress within the company.Employer Description:Vision Football Factory is a not-for-profit community football venue offering high-quality indoor pitch hire, a fully licensed bar and kitchen, football parties, coaching sessions and events. Alongside our commercial venue services, we deliver a range of community projects supporting children, young people and families through sport, mentoring, youth provision, inclusive sessions and positive activities that create opportunities, build confidence and strengthen the local community.Working Hours :5 days working across the week Monday – Sunday hours between 08:30-22:30.
Shifts could be 8.30 - 16.30 12.00 -20.00 14.00 - 22.00. You will be expected to work every other weekend, with a day off in the week when you do.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and bar
Manage budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships
Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations
Maintain high standards of customer service and promptly resolve guest queries or complaints
Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient and seamless service delivery
Person Specification Essential:
Well-presented with a professional manner suited to a country house / manor hotel environment
Passion for food, drink, and delivering exceptional hospitality
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment
GCSE English (Grade A*-C / 9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Essential.GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C / 9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Essential.
Desired qualifications:
Proven experience working in a Restaurant / Bar ideally in a hotel
Personal Licence Holder
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Wine or beverage service qualification (e.g. WSET)
Experience using EPOS and restaurant reservation systems
Demonstrated experience managing food and beverage operations, including restaurant, bar, and event service
Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Management
Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards
Excellent customer service skills
Training:As an apprentice, you will receive support through both workplace learning and formal apprenticeship training. This will typically include:
Study towards the Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard
Practical workplace training from experienced team members
Regular mentoring and progress reviews
Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to permanent opportunities within the business.Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
Working Hours :Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shifts to be confirmed. Hours are between 12.00pm and 11.00pm (30 minute lunch break).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Passion for food....Read more...
