Chef Apprentice

Kitchen

Full Time Posted 22 May 2025

About the Role

Chef Apprentice

Location: Beaulieu Road , Lyndhurst

Hours: Full Time

Salary: 12.21

Chef Apprentice

This is an opportunity for an Apprentice Chef to join Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder in delivering exceptional dining experiences of Hartnett Holder & Co, within the award-winning five-star Lime Wood Hotel.

We are looking for Apprentices to join our award-winning Chef Academy - an apprenticeship like no other!

As a Lime Wood Apprentice Chef, you will experience all the things that make working as part of our team unique. Our Apprenticeship covers a full programme of development opportunities from both within and out of our kitchen.

Why join us?

With us, you will be guided by our professional chefs and can put your hand to foraging, butchery, beekeeping, smoking and curing meats, plus much more. Whilst in our kitchen you will be exposed to all sections of the kitchen, gaining a broad understanding of its contribution to the overall service provided to our guests. Other activities outside of the kitchen include supplier visits, chocolate training and bread making!

With clear and proven career progression and expert guidance from our Training Provider - Umbrella. The apprenticeship is open to all ages and is a 40-hour contract, covering 5 out of 7 days per week.

You will receive everything you need to start your new career in the kitchen, from a full knife set, uniform, cookery books and recipe journals, as well as access to a team with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.
  • 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.
  • Take home goods – cost price.
  • Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.
  • Range of learning & development opportunities

Plus, much more…

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘Why join us’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinus

About you

No experience required. We are seeking Chef Apprentices who have the passion and drive to learn new skills, get stuck in and dedicate themselves to becoming a competent Chef.

We are a founder member of the Hoteliers Charter aimed at raising the profile of hospitality, advocating working in hotels as a great career choice, for more information visit hotelierscharter.org.uk

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Who we are...

Lime Wood is laid-back luxury at its best – a stunning building set in the middle of the forest landscape. A multi-award-winning 5-star 33 bed hotel with everything from our Herb House Spa to a Green house guests can eat in. Set in the heart of The New Forest National Park and 1 mile from the village of Lyndhurst

The Hartnett Holder & Co. restaurant has a different approach to hospitality – fine dining has been thrown out and replaced with a fun dining experience which includes seasonal, locally sourced and fresh British food with an Italian twist. There’s no need for a suit and tie here! The team at Lime Wood provide the highest level of service within a relaxed environment, making our guest feel truly at home.