The Close Hotel is located in the popular Cotswolds town of Tetbury, renowned worldwide for its collection of antiques and collectible shops. Housed in a former 16th century town house and with 21 superior guest rooms, this is a popular locations for guests and locals alike.
Want to learn whilst you earn and develop your culinary skills to the
highest standard?
Our award-winning Chef Apprenticeships are among the best in the
industry and provide an incredible opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed.
In 2019 we were awarded ‘Best Apprenticeship Training Programme’ by the
British Institute of Innkeeping and collected the Silver Award for 'Best
Apprenticeship Programme' at the Training Journal Awards.
Start your winning career with Cotswold Inns & Hotels as part of the
Fuller's Chefs' Guild Apprenticeship.
About the programme:
A Commis Chef Apprenticeship at Cotswold Inns & Hotels is ideal for school
leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to get the best start to a chef
career.
You’ll receive training in all aspects of food preparation whilst
gaining an insight into some of the liveliest kitchens across the South of
England.
Working in a Fuller’s Kitchen is exciting and challenging, but with a
full team to support and mentor you, you’ll develop a rich understanding of
food and a passion for our fresh, seasonal and local produce. You will study 1 day per week at one of our college partners and receive world-class training while being paid. When you're not at college you will work 4 days a week in one of our selected restaurants or hotels while being mentored by one of our Head Chefs.
What can we offer you?
* 25% staff discount off food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. This increases the longer you work for us, up to 40%
* A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay
* Discounted hotel stays
* Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100’s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more!
* Healthcare Cash Plan – after 1 year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments - plus many more.
* Full induction and training
* Opportunity to grow in your role
* The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them. This means you won’t need to wait until payday for your money.
Who are we looking for?
Desired skills:
* Determination
– a ‘get up and go’ attitude
* Drive
to succeed – in an exciting career in hospitality
* Good
communicator
* Excellent
team player
* Enjoy
working within a fast-paced, hot kitchen
* Focused
on the detail
* Passionate
about cooking and obsessed with quality
* Reliable
& trustworthy - never letting your colleagues down
Cotswold Inns & Hotels is family and a place where everyone belongs
Our values
• Do things the right way
• Being part of a family
• Celebrating individuality
• Always asking what’s next?