Apprentice Chef - 5* Hotel, City Centre

Chester, England, United Kingdom

8/1/2025

Job Description

Apprentice Chef – Bespoke Hotel Academy Relaunch

Location: The Chester Grosvenor

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)

Programme Duration: 12–18 months

Application Open: Apply now to Grow with Grosvenor

At The Chester Grosvenor, we value positivity, passion, and potential as highly as experience. With a legacy of elite hospitality since 1865, we are proud to relaunch our Bespoke Hotel Academy and invite aspiring chefs to join us as Apprentice Chefs.

This is a rare opportunity to learn your craft in one of the UK’s most prestigious hotels, working alongside Executive Chef Elliot Hill and some of the finest culinary professionals in the industry.

Your Culinary Journey

As An Apprentice Chef, You’ll Rotate Across

• The Arkle – our new signature fine-dining restaurant
• La Brasserie – our vibrant 2 AA Rosette restaurant
• Meetings & Events Catering
• Pastry and Bakery Kitchens
  
  

With 20% dedicated learning time and 80% hands-on kitchen experience, you’ll develop your culinary foundation in a supportive, professional, and passionate environment.

What We’re Looking For

No experience? No problem. We’re looking for people, not just CVs.

• A genuine passion for food and cooking
• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Ambition to grow with us—personally and professionally
• A strong willingness to learn and absorb knowledge
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• The desire to become part of the legacy that is The Chester Grosvenor
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Farm-to-fork experience: work with exceptional seasonal produce and local suppliers
• An industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification
• Extensive career development opportunities within Bespoke Hotels
• Complimentary meals, uniform, and chef laundry service
• Employee discounts across Bespoke and Coast & Country Hotels UK-wide
• Wagestream – access your earnings when you need them
• Recognition awards, service-based holiday bonuses, and exclusive Team Grosvenor treats
• Discounts at The Chester Grosvenor on F&B, Spa, and Retail
• Wellbeing initiatives and discounted memberships
  
  

Your Key Duties

• Master core culinary skills to prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards
• Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene practices, including allergen awareness and legal compliance
• Understand menu design, seasonality, sourcing, and cost-awareness
  
  

About Bespoke Hotels

Founded in 2000, Bespoke Hotels is the UK’s largest independent hotel group, with:

• 9,500 rooms under management
• Over 8,000 employees
• £815 million in managed assets
  
  

We take pride in our diverse portfolio, from luxury spa resorts to stylish urban hotels—each one Bespoke by name and bespoke by nature.

Ready to start your journey?

Join an iconic institution, learn from the best, and begin your culinary career at The Chester Grosvenor.

Apply now to Grow with Grosvenor.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay: £15,704.00 per year & Tips

Benefits

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
  
  

Work Location: In person