Commis Chef Apprentice

We’re looking for Apprentices to join the family. With 40 years’ experience in developing some of the very best of Nottingham’s chef and front of house talent- baresca tapas can offer a truly one-of-a-kind work-based apprenticeship.

Escabeche forms part of our Nottingham based family-run small group of venues which include Perkins Bar & Bistro, The Carriage Hall in Plumtree and Baresca in Nottingham City Centre.

Working alongside an experienced and highly skilled team within the our much loved tapas bar and restaurant in west Bridgford, escabeche focuses on delivering excellent fresh, flavour packed tapas with warm, friendly service in a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

The apprentices have the opportunity to learn and develop skills that will allow them to springboard into a distinguished hospitality career.  With a mixture of restaurant and events catering experience combined with using top quality food and drinks, each apprentice will gain all the practical tools they will need for the future.

At the end of the apprenticeship, those who have passed their qualification and have shown the standard and commitment we require will be offered the opportunity to continue their professional careers with Perkins Family.

Apprentices will be entitled to gratuities, meals whilst on duty, and a discount card to use at our other venues, baresca & Perkins. Please note, working in the hospitality industry means early morning and late nights, so please consider your transport arrangements.

For more information, please visit our website barescatapas.co.uk/careers.

Training:

Commis Chef Level 2

Functional Skills English and Maths (Level 2 is required )

Day release – One day per week to Nottingham College

18 month duration

Link to Commis Chef Standard- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/commis-chef-v1-1

Please note that as this is an apprenticeship standard you will be required to sit an end point assessment. Please refer to above link for more information.

Training Outcome:

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Welcome to Escabeche - a tapas restaurant in West Bridgford Opened in 2010, we opened this restaurant after falling in love with Barcelona Escabeche forms part of our Nottingham based family-run small group of venues which include Perkins Bar & Bistro, The Carriage Hall in Plumtree and Baresca in Nottingham City Centre. Working alongside an experienced and highly skilled team within the our much loved tapas bar and restaurant in west Bridgford, escabeche focuses on delivering excellent fresh, flavour packed tapas with warm, friendly service in a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

Working Hours :
Monday- Sunday- A range of shifts and times Min 30 hours, max 40 hours per week over 5 days

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience