Ambitious Academy

Executive Chef Apprenticeship Program

This isn’t just about learning a skill— Master culinary skills. Master Generative AI and step onto the path to becoming an Executive Chef.

This is a real, serious path — one that actually works.

Any culinary course that promises “easy” and “a great future” is worth asking one more question:

Is that really possible?

This is an apprenticeship, not a “work-study” program.

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Real kitchen rotations

Taking turns working across different roles in a real, operating kitchen.

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Professional discipline training

Operating by workplace standards — time management, procedures, and responsibility

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A clear career progression path

Each stage comes with defined role expectations and a clear direction for growth and advancement.

What will you go through in 18 months?

Stage One

On-campus intensive training (2 months)

  • Core culinary techniques

  • Kitchen discipline and standard operating procedures

  • Pressure management and time-management training

Stage Two

Real Kitchen Apprenticeship Rotations (16 months)

  • Assigned to partner employer kitchens
  • Hands-on participation in actual roles
  • Mentor evaluations and feedback

This is your real monthly rhythm

  • Rest: 6 days

  • On-campus practical training: 3 days

  • Online theory lessons: 1 day

Living and Financial Arrangements

You will receive:

  • Accommodation (provided by the employer)

  • Meals included

  • Monthly allowance: RM700 (excluding overtime pay)

The full 18-month program is a complete training plan, covering both professional instruction and hands-on practical experience.

Is This Program Right for You?

Suitable if you:

  • Have clear goals and are willing to commit to the kitchen industry

  • Face family financial pressure and want to become independent early

  • Can handle hard work and strict discipline

Not suitable if you:

  • Expect an easy learning experience

  • Need a lot of personal free time

  • Are not yet ready for a professional workplace environment

Why Sign a Commitment Agreement

  • The academy needs to allocate instructors in advance

  • Reserve real kitchen positions

  • Ensure the program runs smoothly and sustainably

What if it doesn’t fit midway?

  • Monitoring and guidance system

  • Formal evaluation meetings

  • Transition or orderly exit arrangements

Important Statement & Philosophy

We’d rather be called “strict” than “unclear.”

Any culinary course that promises “easy and a great future”
is worth asking one more question: Is that really possible?

Truly responsible education doesn’t promise success —
it refuses to lie about failure.

This isn’t an easy course — but it is a path that works

Before deciding, make sure you fully understand this path

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Meet Your Instructors
(Seremban)

CA Chef Fisa

Chef Norfisah Binti Mohamad Nudin

 🎓 Diploma in Food Technology

🥉 Bronze Medalist – International Fruit & Vegetable Carving Competition

🥈 Silver Medalist – Signature “Nasi Lemak” Culinary Contest

🌿 Advocate for food innovation and local fusion cuisine

CA Chef Chai

Chef Chai Ming Sia

🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts (Taiwan)

✅ Certified in Customer Service Excellence

🏅 Malaysian Record Holder – Molecular Gastronomy

🍞 Expert in artisanal baking and kitchen operations

CA Chef Ainur

Chef Ainur Fariha Binti Yusof

🎓 Diploma in Hotel Management (Malaysia)

✅ Certified Molecular Gastronomy Trainer

🏆 Champion – National Modern Western Cuisine Competition

🍽️ Specializes in classic French techniques and creative plating

Meet Your Instructors
(Johor Bahru)

chef eric

Chef Chuah Eng Kim

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Chef Muhammad Hafiz Ruzainee

Frequently Ask Questions

This program is a Diploma in Food Preparation & Culinary Arts with AI, combining City & Guilds international certification and Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) government certification, delivered through a work-and-study practical model.

Students not only learn traditional culinary skills and AI-assisted menu design, but also gain hands-on experience in real kitchen environments, developing management skills with the goal of progressing to Executive Chef.

The program runs for 18 months, using a 70% hands-on + 30% theory teaching structure.

Each month, students attend 3 practical sessions and 1 online lesson, covering modules such as molecular cuisine and AI-assisted culinary applications.

Throughout the program, students progressively master skills from basic cooking to kitchen management, while completing internship tasks in partner restaurants.

Upon completion, students receive dual diploma certifications (City & Guilds + SKM).

During the internship, students receive a basic allowance and meal benefits.
For detailed income arrangements, please contact our course advisors directly.

(Note: Under the work-and-study model, students can use internship income to offset tuition costs, and there is no need to repay an education loan after graduation.)

Yes, the work-and-study program is challenging.
Students need to manage both learning and work responsibilities, while honing discipline and stress-management skills in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment.

But this is precisely part of professional training:

students gain hands-on experience in real kitchens, while classroom learning systematically strengthens their theoretical knowledge.

The program is designed to help students enter the career ladder early, avoiding the “zero experience after graduation” dilemma.

Yes, students are required to sign a Learning and Internship Agreement before enrollment.

The agreement is designed to protect the rights of students, the academy, and partner restaurants, ensuring the training process is structured and supported, and minimizing the risk of dropout.

The agreement is fully transparent, and students can consult the course advisor if they have any questions.

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