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Chefs

A recipe for success

Bring your passion and creativity to our Acorn Pubs kitchens.

Whether you’re an experienced Head Chef or a budding Kitchen Assistant, our award-winning pubs offer a range of opportunities to showcase your skills and create mouthwatering dishes.

Join our chef teams and let your talent shine in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Head Chef

Lead the culinary charge as a Acorn Pubs Head Chef. Bring your creative flair, leadership skills, and passion for exceptional food to our buzzing kitchens. With the freedom to showcase your talent and the support to develop your team, you’ll create mouth-watering dishes that leave customers craving for more. Join our Head Chef family and make your mark on the Acorn Pubs dining experience.

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Sous Chef & Chef de Partie

Elevate your culinary career as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie at Acorn Pubs. With your expertise and precision, you’ll work closely with our Head Chefs to deliver flawless dishes that wow our customers. From managing your section to mentoring junior chefs, you’ll be an integral part of our kitchen team. Join us and take your culinary skills to the next level.

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Commis Chef & Kitchen Porter

Ready to embark on a culinary adventure? As a Commis Chef or Kitchen Porter, you’ll be the backbone of our kitchen operations, supporting our chefs and ensuring that behind the scenes runs smoothly. From food preparation to maintaining cleanliness, you’ll learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Join our kitchen crew and kick-start your culinary journey with us.

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Chef Apprenticeships

Ignite your culinary passion and embark on an extraordinary journey full of development opportunities. Our partnership with HIT Training opens doors to exciting apprenticeship programmes that combine hands-on experience with expert guidance.

Through our apprenticeships, you’ll have the chance to work alongside our talented kitchen team, honing your skills and mastering the art of culinary craftsmanship. From learning essential techniques to exploring new flavours, our dedicated mentors will guide you every step of the way.

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Join Acorn Pubs and seize the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining invaluable industry experience and a nationally recognised qualification.

Unleash your potential and set the foundation for a successful career with our HIT Training apprenticeships.

Come and join the family

Pour passion into your hospitality profession.

We are a small, but perfectly formed business, which enables us to keep a family feel, whilst enjoying the security and opportunities that being part of a bigger organistion provides.

Work with us