Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme

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 Wexford 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 2024 as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team. 

What is involved? 

Talbot Hotel Wexford and the Talbot Collection in conjunction with the Kildare and Wicklow ETB (KWETB) are recruiting for Trainee Commis Chefs. The programme will commence in October/November 2024. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed trainee chefs to join our team. 

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 Wexford 
• 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 October 2026, 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 Wexford 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 October 2026. 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 10th October 2024 - Friday 21st October 2024, 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 Wexford 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 Framwork 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 2024 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 Jane Cahill, Human Resources Executive at hrmanager@talbothotel.ie . 

Join us at Talbot Hotel Wexford and take the first step towards becoming a professional Chef 

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