Buzzworks Holdings is partnering with Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland (AHS) to deliver a two-year Modern Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services for anyone aged between 17-24 years old, providing an industry-led hospitality apprenticeship programme developed to offer an alternative to university.
The partnership comes in the face of ongoing UK-wide hospitality recruitment issues involving both chefs and front of house staff to showcase the sector as a viable career for young people and provide the opportunity to learn the skills needed to thrive within the industry in order to produce the next generation of talent.
Buzzworks Holdings employs 500 staff and has been named in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for consecutively for five years running, and as part of their training, the Ayrshire based company will now be offering staff the rare opportunity to take part in the apprenticeship programme to achieve recognised qualifications within hospitality.
Nicola Watt, Head of People at Buzzworks, said, “As a proud partner of the Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland, we aim to inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals and support them in building a successful long-term career within the industry.
“Despite a tough 18 months for everyone within the sector, we are committed to ensuring that the hospitality industry will come out the other side stronger and bigger than ever. As a business we are excited to both welcome and work alongside the future of hospitality within our venues and we can’t wait to see where this innovative partnership leads us.”
Successful applicants will spend six months in four key departments to develop the necessary skills and abilities to achieve a SCQF Level 5 in Hospitality Services, whilst AHS will also provide a programme to restaurants through its Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery – which will see young professionals complete two years in Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 5).
Angela Newton, AHS Co-Ordinator, added, “‘The Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland is delighted to welcome Buzzworks as a new partner and look forward to working together with them to support their new apprentices”
Applications are now open to 17-24-year-olds for this world class programme. For more information, please visit https://www.apprenticeshipinhospitality.scot/
To find out more information about Buzzworks Holdings and their current vacancies across both front of house and kitchens, visit www.buzzworksholdings.com/careers2