Chef Academy

Our Chef Academy is entirely bespoke and unique to Thomas Franks and supports both apprentices, and Chefs honing their craft without obtaining a formal apprenticeship qualification providing you with the culinary education that suits you best.

On The Job Training

Our Chef Academy programmes are designed to offer hands-on experience and expert guidance with the chance to earn whilst you learn. You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills while working alongside a dynamic team in a supportive environment.

Masterclasses

You’ll be able to attend masterclasses around once per month to try out new recipes and work with fresh and exciting ingredients with your colleagues on the Chef Academy. The masterclasses are run by our expert chef team, like Robert Aikens, and in partnership with our apprenticeship provider.

Mentorship

Each individual on the Chef Academy is assigned a senior chef from the within the business as a mentor to guide and advise them on their culinary journey. This mentor can support with career goals and share useful insights and experience with their mentees.

Apprenticeships

As part of the Chef Academy, you have the opportunity, to engage in the full apprenticeship. We support apprentices at Commis Chef - Level 2 (12 months) and Chef de Partie - Level 3 (18 months).

You’ll benefit from everything above, as well as gaining your formal apprenticeship qualification at your chosen level.

To apply for one of our roles in our Chef Academy CLICK HERE, or to register your interest in future Chef Academy opportunities CLICK HERE.

Hospitality & Front of House

Our Academy prepares our future hospitality stars for their careers in events and hospitality. This Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor apprenticeship (18 months) is a bespoke programme, designed to equip individuals with the skills they need to thrive and the means the progress in the business.

On The Job Training

Our Hospitality apprenticeship Academy programmes are designed to offer hands-on experience and expert guidance with the chance to earn whilst you learn. You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills while working alongside a dynamic team in a supportive environment.

Ball Season

Individuals on the programme have the opportunity to be involved in our prestigious Ball Season, where they can gain valuable experience in planning and executing a range of impressive events. Apprentices will also receive wine training where they will be able to use their knowledge to inform provide guidance to esteemed clients and senior chefs alike.

Mentorship

Each individual on the Hospitality Academy is supported by our Events and Hospitality Director and is assigned a mentor from within the business to guide and advise them throughout the programme. This mentor can support with career goals and share useful insights and experience with their mentees.

To apply for one of our roles in our Hospitality Academy CLICK HERE, or to register your interest in future Hospitality Academy opportunities CLICK HERE.

Non-Craft Apprenticeship

Our support teams in Marketing, HR, Finance, Purchasing, Nutrition and Health and Safety also offer routes for progression and development, offering apprenticeships and training to support a busy and thriving catering business.

Gain first hand experience and get mentorship from award winning experts in their field to support your career in your chosen field. Whether you’re a recent graduate or currently pursuing your education, we proudly offer an extensive array of opportunities to support you in your journey.

Like, Amy - Amy is entering her final year of her degree-apprenticeship, specialising in Digital Marketing, with Thomas Franks. Beyond earning her degree, Amy is acquiring invaluable on-the-job experience, which enriches her academic assignments and enables her to seamlessly apply her newfound knowledge from her degree to her role at Thomas Franks.

Early Careers

Calling all food enthusiasts, whether you’re a recent graduate or currently pursuing further education, we proudly offer an extensive array of opportunities to support you in your journey. No matter your experience level or chosen passion.

Starting Your Catering Journey

If you are ready to get started in the hospitality and catering industry, why not have a look at vacancies page and see what opportunities are available? Thomas Franks offer a fun and supportive environment to learn and make your mark, with locations based all over the UK and Europe.

Training With Us

Know what you’re looking for and where your passion lies? Then take a look at our Chef Academy, Hospitality Academy or Business Careers page to see what we can offer you to continue to your education and build your desired culinary career.

Can’t find what you’re looking for, or require a bit more information? Perhaps you are ready to enter the world of work for the first time, or considering a change in career, we have options available and would love to hear from you.

To register your interest in future Early Career opportunities, CLICK HERE.

To apply for one of our apprenticeship roles CLICK HERE

Work Experience

Whether you want to experience the inner workings of a busy kitchen or help our marketing team with their mouth-watering photo shoots; we have work experience placements and opportunities across the business to suit your interests.

Perhaps you want to try a bit of everything to see which part of business or catering is for you?

Maybe you’re more interested in understanding exactly what a Finance, Accounting, Marketing or HR role may look like?

Student work experience is all about exploring careers, to experiment and discover new skills passions and talents outside of the classroom. We are passionate about providing easy access to work experience opportunities for students, no matter if you’re after business exposure, long-term internships, career exploration or just want to try something completely new.

Our Thomas Franks work experience opportunities are widely supported across all business departments meaning students enjoy a variety of activities when they are with us, ensuring a real hands-on learning experience.

We offer work experience in:

• Catering
• Front of House
• HR
• Finance
• Marketing
• Creativity
• Health and Safety
• Purchasing
• Nutrition
• Charity

There is so much to be part of, if you are interested in talking to us about what opportunities we can offer, get in touch with us HERE.