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Formal entry requirements for Greene King apprenticeships
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Main apprenticeships: chef, bar and waiting, and team leader
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Source: Greene King (opens in a new tab)

Overview

Greene King runs pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK and brews its own beer. Its apprenticeships are in its pubs.

The apprenticeships

  • Chef Apprentice
  • Bar and Waiting Apprentice
  • Team Leader Apprentice

You work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard or framework, depending on which part of the UK you’re in.

Who can apply

Greene King says there are no formal entry requirements and no upper age limit. If you don’t have GCSE maths and English, you can work towards Functional Skills during your apprenticeship.

What they don’t tell you

Greene King doesn’t publish pay, levels or programme lengths on its overview page, so check each role.

What they do

Greene King runs pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK and brews beer. Its apprentices work in its pubs as chefs, bar and waiting staff and team leaders, and in brewery roles.

Apprenticeships they offer

  • Chef Apprentice

    Kitchens

    Working towards a nationally recognised standard or framework, depending on where you are in the UK.

  • Bar and Waiting Apprentice

    Front of house

    Working towards a nationally recognised standard or framework.

  • Team Leader Apprentice

    Supervision

    Working towards a nationally recognised standard or framework.

Programmes change from year to year, so check the official site for the latest details.

Career areas

  • Chef
  • Bar and waiting
  • Team leader
  • Brewery

Entry requirements

All apprenticeships
No formal entry requirements. If you don't have GCSE maths and English, you can work towards Functional Skills. From Greene King's apprenticeships page.

Who can apply

  • Greene King says there's no upper age limit.
  • Apprenticeships are offered across the UK, with the qualification depending on where you live.

Our tips for Greene King

Our own tips, not information from the employer.

  • No GCSEs? Greene King doesn't set formal entry requirements and helps you work towards Functional Skills.
  • Decide between kitchen, front of house or team leader roles, as they lead to different careers.
  • Greene King doesn't publish pay or levels on its overview page, so ask about them.

Summary

  • Greene King runs chef, bar and waiting, and team leader apprenticeships in its pubs across the UK.
  • There are no formal entry requirements, and no upper age limit.
  • If you don't have GCSE maths and English, you can work towards Functional Skills.
  • The qualification depends on which UK nation you're in.

Questions about Greene King apprenticeships

Does Greene King do apprenticeships?

Yes: chef, bar and waiting, and team leader apprenticeships in its pubs, plus some brewery roles.

Do you need GCSEs for a Greene King apprenticeship?

No. Greene King says there are no formal entry requirements, and you can work towards Functional Skills if you don't have GCSE maths and English. Read our guide to apprenticeships without GCSEs.

Is there an age limit for Greene King apprenticeships?

No. Greene King says there's no upper age limit.

Can I do a chef apprenticeship at Greene King?

Yes. Chef Apprentice is one of its three main apprenticeships.

Sources and review

Last reviewed . Details can change after this date, so check the official source before you rely on them.

  1. Apprenticeships at Greene King (opens in a new tab) Greene King · accessed

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