Trainee Commis Chef

Overview

Join to apply for the Trainee Commis Chef - National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme role at Talbot Hotel Stillorgan.

The Talbot Collection are recruiting for Trainee Commis Chefs in conjunction with KWETB. The programme will commence on Monday 3 November 2025. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed trainee chefs to join our team. The programme will take place in a new, state-of-the-art facility in Athy, Co. Kildare.

Our 3-step approach - Earn while you LearnStep 1: Earn while you Learn

• Trainee chefs will work 3 days per week in Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
• Trainee chefs will work 2 days per week offsite in the KWETB professional training kitchen in Nass Racecourse or in Marine House Bray, Co. Wicklow. Training Centre to be confirmed by KWETB.
• Must have own transport and ability to get to the training centre 2 days per week
• On completion in November 2027, trainee chefs will be awarded QQI Level 6 Major Award in Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts

Step 2: Permanent Employment and Continuous Development

• On completion of the training, trainee chefs will work on a full-time, salaried, and permanent contract of employment in Talbot Hotel Stillorgan as a Junior Commis Chef
• Learn and work on-the-job with a team of experienced chefs
• Continuous development by way of on-the-job training and additional online modules
• The Talbot Collection commits to the development of trainee chefs, on the job and in further education
• Progressive pay scale subject to performance and progress

Step 3: Progress & Excel

Work hard, progress and excel in your career as a chef with a growing, progressive, and family-owned Irish company.

The finer details

• Trainee Chefs will be required to remain actively employed with the company for a minimum of 12 months on completion of the programme in November 2027. The programme is a three-year commitment (2 years college and at least 1 year thereafter in a Talbot Collection Hotel).
• Trainee Chef must be available to attend KWETB training kitchens for a block release from Monday 3 November to Friday 14 November 2025 (TBC) – 2 weeks of full-time training
• Trainee chef must be available to attend KWETB training kitchens in Naas 2 days per week and be available to work in their Talbot Collection Hotel 3 days per week
• Trainee chefs must be available to work full-time and flexibly to shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends after training
• Persistent absence and non-attendance will result in automatic removal from the programme and termination of the contract
• Must live within proximity of Talbot Hotel Stillorgan and have own transport
• Trainee chefs are required to complete projects and exams to achieve QQI Level 6 Major Award in Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts

What qualities will our trainees have?

• Be passionate about food and focused on pursuing a career as a chef
• Be available and willing to commit to full-time employment with the Talbot Collection for a minimum of two years
• Be hard-working and possess a positive can-do attitude
• Be a team player and enjoy working as part of a team
• Be eager to learn and motivated by increased knowledge and progression
• Have an advanced level of written and oral English; all classes, assessments and on-the-job training are completed in English
• Have a qualification at Level 4 of the National Framework of Qualifications (a Pass Leaving Certificate), OR at least three years of trade-related experience

Benefits of joining the team

• One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by Great Place to Work
• Join a company and culture that puts their team first
• Training and development opportunities – we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive and growing company
• Contributory company pension scheme (12 months service requirement)
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Free parking
• Staff meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
• Bike to Work
• Christmas Savings Scheme

If you require further information, please contact Sarah Hayes, Human Resources Executive, at

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, part of the Talbot Collection, is an equal opportunities employer.

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