As an Apprentice Chef with Urban Heritage, 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.
Urban Heritage are contemporary pubs that blends the character and authenticity of Britain’s traditional pubs with the energy and style of modern city living. We celebrate the meeting of old and new and focus on premium drinks, craft beers, cocktails, quality wines and a good menu that balances classic pub favourites with contemporary dishes and seasonal flavours. Whether guests are joining for after-work drinks, weekend brunch, casual dining, or evening occasions, Urban Heritage creates an environment that feels stylish, energetic, and effortlessly welcoming.
As an Apprentice Chef, 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 Chef, 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.
Desired Skills
• Pride in delivering excellent customer service • Good teamwork ethic • Strong communication skills • The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Organised multitasker • Creativity and imagination for food presentation Over and above skills and experience, we value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and diverse backgrounds.
Personal qualities
● Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector
● A willingness and desire to learn
● A smart and tidy appearance
● Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers
● High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
● A flexibility to work weekends and evenings
Qualifications required
No previous qualifications required, kitchen or hospitality experience ideal.
Future prospects
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.
Training to be delivered
Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Allsop Arms (London)
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137-143 Gloucester Place
Greater London
London
NW1 5AL
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