Apprenticeships for all
All of us at Whitbread have our reasons for loving hospitality.
Maybe it’s the buzz of making someone’s day. Maybe it’s meeting new people, learning new skills, or having the freedom to move between roles and locations. Or maybe it’s just about growing, developing, and finding out how you want to rise. Whatever it is, we’re pretty sure you’ll find your reason in no time.
And that’s exactly why we’ve built our apprenticeships — to help you get started today while keeping your future wide open. We want you to be part of our journey, and we want to be part of yours.
See how Housekeeper Kyra found an apprenticeship to be more than just a qualification.
Which one suits you?
We’ve got apprenticeships in our hotels, restaurants, and Support Centre — teamed up with Lifetime Training to make sure you get the best experience. Whether you’re all about being front and centre or prefer supporting behind the scenes, we’ve got a spot for you.
Hotels and restaurants
Love learning? Our Level 2 Hospitality Apprenticeship gives you the full experience of running a hotel or restaurant. Want variety? If you join in any role you’ll gain skills in every role, be it reception, housekeeping and kitchens, turning you into an all-round hospitality pro.
Support Centre
More of a behind-the-scenes mastermind? We’ve got over 20 different apprenticeships here, covering everything from Marketing and Data to Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 3-6). If tech, strategy, or business is your thing, this is where you want to be.
What’s in it for you
Perks? We've got you. As part of the Whitbread family, you get 25% off at all our brands, plus discounts for family and friends. Staying at one of our 800+ Premier Inns? Sorted. Plus, as an apprentice, you’ll also qualify for an NUS discount card — because saving money is always a win.
More perks! Get discounts on everything from cinema tickets to travel and online shopping with Whitbread Perks at Work. Every time you spend, you earn WOW Points — an online currency that can be cashed out straight into your bank account. Treat yourself, on us.
Nobody does their best work on an empty stomach! If you're in our hotels and restaurants, grab a meal for just £2. If you’re at our Support Centre, enjoy a part-subsidised lunch in our canteen.
Meet Fabian
Our Support Centre Apprenticeship Programme is perfect for local talent looking to study for a degree-level qualification while gaining real-world experience at our HQ in Dunstable. You’ll work across different departments, learning skills that will take you far.
We caught up with HR Support Centre Apprentice Fabian to get the lowdown on his course and what he’s loving about it so far.
Our Application Process
Select a process below:
Operations
Step 1
Find a role you're interested in and hit 'apply now'. Submit your application on our careers site and upload your CV to the role you want in our hotel or restaurant.
Step 2
Come in for an interview, and get the job
Step 3
Agree with your manager the apprenticeship you’d like to do and get nominated.
Step 4
Begin your apprenticeship
Support Centre
You can join our Support Centre team at any point of the year. Once you join, let your manager know you're interested in an apprenticeship.
Or register to our job alerts and we'll notify you once a Support Centre Apprenticeship becomes available
Step 1
Find a role you're interested in and hit 'apply now'. Submit your application on our careers site and upload your CV to the role you want in our hotel or restaurant.
Step 2
Come in for an interview, and get the job
Step 3
Agree with your manager the apprenticeship you’d like to do and get nominated.
Step 4
Begin your apprenticeship
You can join our Support Centre team at any point of the year. Once you join, let your manager know you're interested in an apprenticeship.
Or register to our job alerts and we'll notify you once a Support Centre Apprenticeship becomes available
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Head Chef
Location:Glasgow
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK Glasgow Resaturant. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £14.41 per hour.
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Restaurant Team Leader
Location:Birmingham
Categories:Operations - Restaurant
We're currently recruiting in our Birmingham City Centre (Waterloo Street) BAR+BLOCK. Working 30 hours per week, paying £14.01 per hour.
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Grill Chef
Location:Belfast
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our Belfast BAR+BLOCK. Working 28 hours per week, paying up to £13.66 per hour.
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Head Chef
Location:Belfast
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our Belfast BAR+BLOCK. Working 32 hours per week, paying up to £14.41 per hour.
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Restaurant Team Leader
Location:Birmingham
Categories:Operations - Restaurant
We're currently recruiting in our Birmingham City Centre (Exchange Square) BAR+BLOCK. Working 24 hours per week, paying £14.01 per hour.
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Kitchen Grill Chef
Location:Bath
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK Bath. Working 20 hours per week, paying up to £13.66 per hour.
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Grill Chef
Location:London
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK London Paddington. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £15.16 per hour.
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Kitchen Head Chef
Location:London
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK London Southwark. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £15.91 per hour.
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Restaurant Team Leader
Location:London
Categories:Operations - Restaurant
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK London Southwark. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £15.51 per hour.
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Grill Chef
Location:Milton Keynes
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK Milton Keynes. Working 16 hours per week, paying up to £13.66 per hour.
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Kitchen Team Member
Location:Belfast
Categories:Operations - Kitchen
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK Belfast City Cathedral Quarter. Working 12 hours per week, paying up to £12.56 per hour.
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Restaurant Team Member
Location:Leamington Spa
Categories:Operations - Restaurant
We're currently recruiting in our BAR+BLOCK Leamington Spa. Working 15 hours per week, paying up to £12.26 per hour.
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Restaurant - Restaurant Manager
Location:London
Categories:Operations - Restaurant
Restaurant Manager - BAR + BLOCK Kings Cross Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there...
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InfoSec Business Engagement - Information Security Consultant
Location:: Holborn
Categories:Support Centre - Technology and Data
Here at Whitbread, we are seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant with a strong focus on data security to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity...
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Infrastructure and Connectivity - Cloud Engineer
Location:: Holborn
Categories:Support Centre - Technology and Data
Here at Whitbread, we are looking for a hands-on and experienced Cloud Engineer – DevOps (Azure) to join our platform team, focused on building and managing scalable, secure, and automated infra...
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Restaurant - Restaurant Manager
Location:London
Categories:Operations - Restaurant
Restaurant Manager - BAR + BLOCK Kings CrossSalary: up to £40,000 Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the resta...
