Trainee Commis Chef

Would you like to pursue a career as a chef?
Would you like to join a company that is committed to developing and progressing our team?
Are you hard working and eager to learn?
If you answered yes, becoming an apprentice with the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan and taking part in the 'National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme' is for you'
Empower Your Excellence - Learn, Progress and Excel with #TeamTalbot The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by the Great Place to Work.
Come experience it for yourself and join our team.
What is involved?
Talbot Hotel Stillorgan and the Talbot Collection in conjunction with the Kildare and Wicklow ETB (KWETB) are recruiting for Trainee Commis Chefs.
The programme will commence on Monday 3rd of November 2025.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed trainee chefs to join our team.
The programme is set to take place in their new, state-of-the-art facility in Athy, Co.
Kildare.
Our 3-step approach - Earn while you Learn
Step 1: Earn while you Learn Earn while you learn - complete 2 years training to achieve QQI Level 6 Major Award in Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts.
What does the training involve?
Apprenticeship style model: Trainee chefs will work 3 days per week in Talbot Hotel StillorganTrainee 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 Advance 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 & work on-the-job with a team of experienced chefs Continuous development by way of on-the-job training and experience, as well as additional online modules The Talbot Collection are commitment to development and progression, and will commit to continuing to invest in the development of all trainee chefs, both 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 working with the company for a minimum of 12 months on completion of the programme in November 2027.
The programme is at least a three-year commitment (2 years college and at least 1 year thereafter in a Talbot Collection Hotel).
It is important you are serious about pursuing a career as a chef and ready for a 3-year commitment
Trainee Chef must be available to attend KWETB training kitchens for a block release from Monday 3rd November - Friday 14th 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 available to work full-time and flexible to work varying shifts to include mornings, evenings and weekends on completion of their training; Persistent absence and non-attendance will result in automatic removal from the programme and the termination of your contract; Must live within the proximity of Talbot Hotel Stillorgan and be able to commute to work /have own transport; Trainee chefs are required to complete projects and exams to achieve their QQI Level 6 Major Award in Advance 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 placed at Level 4 of the National Framework or Qualifications (a Pass Leaving Certificate), OR have a least three years trade related experience.
If you have each of these qualities, we would love to hear from you
Some of the benefits of joining the team: One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by the Great Place 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 & 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 ****** Join us at Talbot Hotel Stillorgan and take the first step towards becoming a professional Chef
***Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, part of the Talbot Collection is an equal opportunities employer.
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