Commis Chef Apprentice

COUNTRY VILLAGE INNS LTD · Westmorland and Furness

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Hospitality and foodApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

We are a small 6 site, developing family of individual country inns. Combining exceptional food, refreshing drinks and a comfy night's stay. At Country Village Inns we want to give our country pubs back to their communities. We aim to make our pubs the social hub, employ local people, source local produce and raise the profile of the village.

Shifts across 7 days, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Specific working patterns to be confirmed upon appointment. 30 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The Pooley Bridge Inn is a fast-paced environment where you will be active on your feet and working as part of a busy kitchen team of 10 chefs. Shift patterns cover evenings, weekends, and peak holiday periods, particularly during the busy summer tourist season on Ullswater.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is a great starting position to gain valuable experience working in a kitchen team. From here, you can develop your skills and work through the ranks within CVI—progressing onto Chef de Partie (CDP), Sous Chef, and even a future Head Chef role within the company.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 10 Nov 2026
Apply by 01 Dec 2026

Where you'd be based

CA10 2NN

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