SOHO HOUSE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME 2025 - COMMIS CHEF

Soho Apprenticeship provides on-the-job training to support people at the beginning of their careers or anyone who might be starting a new career with us.

Through this training programme you will gain exposure to different departments across the business, have the opportunity to work in different sites and rotate around sections in the kitchens. You'll earn a recognised qualification (Commis Chef Level 2), take part in professional development sessions with our leadership team and have a dedicated mentor

Your Journey

Working full time in our kitchens and training with our chefs in either Pen Yen, our Japanese restaurant, Cecconi's, our Italian restaurant, or in one of the House Kitchens
Starting off with the basics, you will rotate around all sections in the kitchen with guidance from your mentor and other senior chefs in the kitchen
'Chef Academy' days at an external cookery school, to develop your culinary skills in a learning environment and complete practical training
Dedicated time each month to work towards your apprenticeship qualification, with the support of your trainer and early careers team
Masterclasses with our senior chefs and supplier trips to elevate your culinary knowledge and skills
Our internal learning and development opportunities will give you all of the skills to excel with everything you do

Soho House is a global business with locations across Europe, North America and Asia. If living and working abroad is something that excites you, then we will support your future self to do this.

Additional information

Do I need any previous experience in hospitality in order to be considered?
No. This programme is designed specifically for those with minimal to no prior experience, with a passion for hospitality

What locations will the scheme be based in?
We will be placing apprentices across our Farmhouse, Great Tew, Chipping Norton

What's in it for me?

Weekly Pay
Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
£20 Taxi Contribution for late shifts
Soho Friends Membership
50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
Team Room Rates; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
Health Cash Plan (option to add children)
Dental Plan (option to add children)
Birthday Day Off
Discount on Cowshed products and Soho Home (up to 50%)
Free Counselling Sessions
Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more

Application timeline

After you have applied, if you have met the criteria we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss next steps:

Stage 1: Telephone interviews will take place will take place from week commencing 9th June
Stage 2: Discovery Days for you to come and meet us to find out more about us, Soho Apprenticeship and some group activities - Location: Soho Farmhouse – Tuesday 24th June 2025
Stage 3: Final interview at one of our sites with the General Manager or Head Chef

Start Date: Monday 4th August 2025

We wish you the best of luck in your application and hope to see you soon!

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