Stories, Advice, Opportunities to Pursue a Career in Hospitality
Entries to the National Apprenticeship Awards are now open, have you entered yet? Organised by the National Apprenticeship Service from the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), the awards celebrate apprenticeships that have made a big difference to employers’ businesses and to apprentices’ careers. Now in its 12th year, the awards include best AdvancedContinue reading Enter The National Apprenticeship Awards
Sandra Kelly, head of education at Whitbread has said that hospitality employers should use an apprenticeship strategy in order to allow the industry to grow. Speaking to HR magazine, Sandra said that there is “evidence that shows investing in a structured apprenticeship programme can have a significantly positive impact.” She also noted that it is vital for employers toContinue reading Whitbread – Apprenticeships Support Industry Growth
Members of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) are due to create over 800 jobs in 2015. The announcement was made yesterday at the group’s annual BeerX event in Sheffield by Mike Benner, Managing Director of SIBA. Mike said: “83 per cent of members are expecting to create at least one new job. That’s fantastic news in terms ofContinue reading 840 Jobs to be created by small brewers in 2015
Following on from National Apprenticeship Week, five new apprenticeship standards for hospitality have been developed by the Hospitality Trailblazer scheme. Approved by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the standards will expand the range of options available to young people The new standards are for hospitality team member, hospitality supervisor, hospitality manager, commis chefContinue reading 5 New Hospitality Apprenticeship Standards
White Brasserie Co, sister company to Brasserie Blanc, the French restaurant chain owned by Raymond Blanc, have announced their plans to expand the business. With currently five pubs open and five more sites in the pipeline, the company plan to have between twenty to thirty pubs in total over the next five years, creating a large numberContinue reading White Brasserie Co Set To Expand