Soho House Apprenticeship Programme - Commis Chef

SOHO HOUSE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME 2026 COMMIS CHEF

Soho Apprenticeship provides on-the-job training to support people at the beginning of their careers or anyone who might be starting a new career with us.

Through this training programme you will gain exposure to different kitchens, have the opportunity to work in different sites and rotate around sections in your kitchen. You'll earn a recognised qualification (Commis Chef Level 2), take part in professional development sessions and attend cookery school days each month.

Your Journey

• Working full time in our kitchens and training with our chefs
• Starting off with the basics, you will rotate around all sections in the kitchen with guidance from your mentor and other senior chefs in the kitchen
• ‘Chef Academy’ days at an external cookery school, to develop your culinary skills in a learning environment and complete practical training
• Dedicated time each month to work towards your apprenticeship qualification, with the support of your trainer and early careers team
• Masterclasses' and supplier trips to elevate your culinary knowledge and skills
• Our internal learning and development opportunities will give you all of the skills to excel with everything you do

Soho House is a global business with locations across Europe, North America and Asia. If living and working abroad is something that excites you, then we will support your future self to do this.

Additional information

Do I need any previous experience in hospitality in order to be considered?
No. This programme is designed specifically for those with minimal to no prior experience, with a passion for hospitality

What locations will the scheme be based in?
We will be placing apprentices across various sites in London

What's in it for me? 

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Application timeline

After you have applied, if you have met the criteria we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss next steps:

• Stage 1: Telephone interviews will take place will take place from week commencing 20th April 2026
• Stage 2: Discovery Days for you to come and meet us to find out more about us, Soho Apprenticeship and some group activities
  • Central London – Thursday 7th May 2026
• Stage 3: Final interview at one of our sites with the General Manager or Head Chef

Start Date: Monday 1st June 2026

We wish you the best of luck in your application and hope to see you soon!