Register your interest: The Newt Chef Academy
Chef Academy – Register Your Interest for September 2027
Due to the location of the Estate, your own transport is recommended
Do you dream of becoming a chef? Hungry to learn and grow in one of the UK’s most exciting culinary destinations? ✨
The Newt’s Chef Academy returns in September 2027 — and applications will open in spring 2027. This is your chance to step into a hands-on training programme designed to nurture the chefs of the future.
Our academy blends on-the-job experience in our renowned restaurants with short placements across production units like butchery and baking. Alongside, you’ll work towards a Level 2 Commis Chef qualification with HIT Training, giving you a true farm-to-fork education.
What you’ll gain:
- Hands-on training with expert chefs
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-end kitchen environment
- Exposure to the full production process — from ingredients to plating
- A recognised qualification and the chance to launch your culinary career
What we’re looking for:
- A real passion for food and learning
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship work
- Some previous kitchen experience would be beneficial, but not essential
- A drive to grow, progress, and become part of The Newt’s culinary future
What we can offer:
- A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
- Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
- Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
- Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
- Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Complimentary staff meal each shift – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
- Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
- A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including Fun Squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
- Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team
Ready to cook up your future?
If you’d love to join the Chef Academy in September 2026, register your interest now. Applications will officially open in early 2026 — keep an eye out so you don’t miss your chance!