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GET STARTED IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS: BUILD A SKILLED KITCHEN TEAM WITH FUNDED APPRENTICESHIPS
Step 1: Identify Skill Gaps in Your Team Identify where your team needs upskilling – whether it’ s technical cooking methods, leadership, or efficiency under pressure. Consider your long-term goals and how evolving food trends could shape your team’ s future.
Step 2: Match training to your business needs Choose from: Commis Chef – perfect for building strong foundational skills. Chef de Partie – ideal for developing specialists or team leads. Align the programme with your kitchen structure and culinary ambitions.
Train Your Chefs Without Losing a Day of Service
Traditional training takes staff away from the kitchen. Apprenticeships don’ t. They allow chefs to gain qualifications while actively contributing to your business – delivering practical learning without disrupting daily operations.
• Zero downtime – training fits around existing shifts.
• Real-world learning – skills are honed in highpressure service.
• Immediate impact – new knowledge is applied instantly. Apprenticeships don’ t just benefit your kitchen – they support the entire hospitality ecosystem.
Step 3: Access expert-led training at little to no cost. Partner with Cherith Simmons Learning & Development to unlock government-funded apprenticeships. Benefit from levy transfers and National Insurance exemptions for eligible staff – especially those under 25.
Step 4: Support growth through feedback and development. Set KPIs to monitor impact on food quality, kitchen efficiency, and guest satisfaction. Keep apprentices motivated with structured feedback, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
As a key pillar of the UK economy, the hospitality sector depends on skilled, adaptable professionals. Investing in apprenticeships ensures your team is part of a resilient, future-ready workforce.
Apprenticeships also support diversity and inclusion. For example, over 165,000 people aged 50 + have rejoined the sector since the pandemic – many of whom rely on apprenticeships to retrain and thrive in new roles. Whether you’ re welcoming returners or upskilling your current team, apprenticeships help build a stronger, more inclusive business. p
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