Our apprenticeship courses
Investing in people
Shepherd Neame is committed to developing and investing in its people.
We are proud to have teamed up with industry-leading training provider HIT Training to create a range of bespoke apprenticeships within our Managed Pubs, Hotels, Support Office and Brewery.
Our apprenticeship programme is aimed at empowering our people to attain their career goals by supporting them to build skills and earn qualifications.
Shepherd Neame Chef Academy
Our Chef Academy offers masterclasses and workshops that combine knowledge, skills, and behaviors to give chefs an all-encompassing culinary experience. We offer our training as both online interactive and on-site practical workshops to suit each chef’s individual learning style, and to fit in with their busy schedules. Learners will also have access to a video library of hands-on resources that provide additional support throughout their apprenticeship.
Chef Academy overview
Find out more about how Chef Academy can help you to start or advance your culinary career.
Commis chef - level 2
Suitable for new chefs who want to develop skills and knowledge in a fresh food environment.
Production chef - level 2
Suitable for new chefs who need to develop skills and knowledge in a branded food menu environment.
Chef de Partie - level 3
For chefs at a commis chef level looking to develop skills and knowledge in a technical fresh food environment.
Senior production chef - level 3
For commis or production chefs looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to a more senior role.
Senior culinary chef - level 4
For aspiring head chefs in a fresh food environment where they develop new recipes, products, and menus.
Front of house apprenticeships
From those starting out in the hospitality industry to those with experience who are looking to advance in their careers with Shepherd Neame, we have a range of front-of-house training courses to help you build skills, earn qualifications and achieve your goals.
Hospitality team member - level 2
For team members starting their hospitality careers who want to build their skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
Hospitality supervisor - level 3
For strong team members looking to progress their career into the management team.
Hospitality manager - level 4
For inspiring team leaders, supervisors and assistants or newly appointed general managers.
Contact us
Contact our friendly team at [email protected] if you are interested in any of the opportunities you see here.