The Academy by Simon, established four years ago in the summer of 2021, is preparing to host its annual open day as the team begins the process of recruiting its fifth cohort of students on Monday, 30th June, at L’Enclume in Cartmel, from 11am to 2.00pm.
The event is specifically designed to give prospective students thinking about enrolling in the Academy by Simon Rogan an opportunity to visit the restaurant, meet with members of the team and current Academy students to find out more about the apprenticeship. Prospective students attending the open day will have an opportunity to enjoy snacks from the kitchen and our cheese trolley, as well as mocktails from our bar team and speciality teas and coffees.
The Academy by Simon Rogan provides prospective students with a unique opportunity to work and train at some of the UK’s finest restaurants: L’Enclume, Rogan & Co and Henrock, as well as having the opportunity to work alongside the teams at Our Farm and Home by Simon Rogan.
Throughout their time with the Academy, students will earn and learn on the job, receiving expert guidance from senior members of the restaurant teams. Additionally, they will benefit from direct support from the highly regarded tutors at Kendal College, who deliver the accredited components of their learning. All of which will help students build a strong foundation for their future careers in hospitality.
As with the previous intakes, there will be paid student places available for aspiring chefs and those considering a career in front-of-house. The course runs for a full 15 months and culminates with a fully expensed week-long stagiaire at one of Simon Rogan’s international restaurants, with all flights and hotel accommodation paid for.
Successful candidates enrolling as part of the next intake of chef students will spend four days a week working across Simon’s Lake District restaurants, alongside an additional day studying at Kendal College each week.
Front of house team members will work across Simon’s restaurants five days a week, which will also include eight hours of training delivered by the relevant in-house teams every week, and will also be supplemented with additional training each month at Kendal College.
During their training, both sets of students will have direct access to some of the most experienced members of the team, and to develop their skills and knowledge in other areas. In addition, they will have the opportunity to work on special events and spend time with the growing team at Our Farm, Simon’s farm close to Cartmel.
Alongside that, all of the students’ training is underpinned by fully structured learning provided by designated tutors at Kendal College’s Culinary School, one of the UK’s leading culinary colleges, all designed to help students work towards their fully accredited qualification.
Marcin Maryniak, Head of HR & Recruitment with Umbel Restaurant Group, said: “Our annual open day is an opportunity for people to come and have a look at what we do, chat to members of the team, and find out more about the multi-award-winning Simon Rogan Academy and what it means to become a member of our student cohort.”
He added: “As a company, we strive to ensure that everyone who joins us is taught the essential skills to build a solid and successful career in hospitality, learning that is underpinned by the Academy’s ethos and guided by some of the best tutors and mentors in the industry. I would encourage anyone considering a career in hospitality to come along to L’Enclume on 30th June and see for themselves what we offer.”
KEY DATES:
Open Day on Monday 30th June 2025 between 11am and 2.00pm at L’Enclume
Applications close Sunday, 06th July 2025
The course starts in mid-September 2025
To find out more or submit your expression of interest, please visit: www.simonrogan.co.uk/careers-academy
