mission

Fifteen Foundation exists to inspire disadvantaged young people – homeless, unemployed, overcoming drug or alcohol problems - to believe that they can create for themselves great careers in the restaurant industry.

The Fifteen restaurants serve food of the highest quality made from the best ingredients: their kitchens are where the apprentices learn their trade, and their profits help fund the programme.

Fifteen’s philosophy is to learn within the actual work environment, from experts in the field, surrounded by the produce, equipment and dishes that they will work with and be inspired by. Gradually, their levels of responsibility increase with the skill that they acquire through this direct participation in a fully operative business. And with this grows their confidence and belief that they can achieve anything they want in their lives despite what setbacks they may already have experienced.

The Foundation is also driving forward our dream of building Fifteen into a global social enterprise brand inspiring young people all over the world. Fifteen Amsterdam opened in December 2004, Fifteen Cornwall in May 2006 and Fifteen Melbourne in September 2006. We are actively exploring exciting possibilities in other parts of the UK and the world.

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London, over 50 graduates from the programme – 6th lot have start at Fifteen, all bushy tailed and bright eyed!

Cornwall and Melbourne graduated their 1st group of apprentices this year and they are now onto their second lot.

Amsterdam just graduated their third lot of apprentices and they are now onto their 4th.

Fifteen Events was created last year and has been going for 18 months (more info on this at a later date).

Fifteen Ventures has been set up as a means of networking and supporting the Graduates.

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In 2002, Jamie Oliver combined two ambitions: to open a top class restaurant and to give disadvantaged youngsters the chance to gain professional training that would set them up for an independent, inspired and productive life. Click here for more.

Jobs at Fifteen
If you would like to work at Fifteen London, please send your CV to jobs@fifteenlondon.com