Commis Chef / Assistant Chef Apprentice

Duties will include:

Assisting with food preparation and cooking Supporting breakfast service for resident guests Assisting in the coffee shop kitchen, and supporting the restaurant kitchen during dinner service

Responsibilities will also include:

Stock rotation and replenishment Inventory control, maintaining clean and organised kitchen
areas, and following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards

For this role, we are looking for applicants with a positive attitude who are willing to learn, work as part of a team, and take pride in providing a high standard of service. Full training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.

Training:

As part of your apprenticeship with East Sussex College, you will develop the required knowledge, skills and behaviours for your role, together with Functional Skills where applicable.

You will be supported by a dedicated assessor who will set assignments, conduct workplace observations, and complete progress reviews approximately every 10-12 weeks. You will also attend college workshops every 4-6 weeks to support your learning and development.

Your training will also cover key areas including health and safety, equality and diversity, professional development, and other essential workplace and industry knowledge.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to an offer of
ongoing employment, subject to business requirements and available
vacancies.

Employer Description:

Guesting Hall Hotel is a historic Tudor property with 11 guest rooms,
offering daily breakfast, dinner, and an in-house licensed bar. The business is expanding with a dedicated restaurant providing lunch and dinner to both the public and hotel guests.

Further plans include developing the licensed bar into a garden bar and coffee shop by Winter 2026, followed by glamping pods around the pond area by Summer 2027. These developments will expand the hotel’s accommodation and hospitality offering, create local employment opportunities, and support its ambition to become a community hub while preserving the property’s heritage.

SME Global Limited operates under a structured HR and Employment
Policy governed by Citation, covering employment compliance, health and safety, risk management, internal audits, and periodic assessments across all levels of the business.

Working Hours :
Minimum 20 hours a week. Shifts are provided on a weekly rota and may occasionally be offered at short notice to meet business requirements. The role includes weekends, Bank holidays and early morning breakfast shifts.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Friendly, polite, approachable,Reliable and punctual,Willing to learn,Able to follow instructions,Flexible working,Able to work fast pace,Positive attitude,Good work ethic