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Pubcos offer A-level graduates alternatives to university

22-Aug-2016 By Sara Hussein

After students received their A level results last Thursday (18 Aug), 424,000 university places have been offered to those who achieved the right grades. But for those who wish to enter the hospitality industry there are alternatives to university.

Apprenticeship

A-level graduates urged to pursue careers in hospitality

18-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Students discovering their A-level exam results today (18 August) are being urged to pursue apprenticeships and careers in hospitality. 

Apprenticeships

The apprenticeship opportunity

03-Aug-2016 By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been exploring the potential staffing crisis facing hospitality businesses, and the ways in which businesses can improve productivity and retention to offset rising costs. Today, in my final article, I’ll be looking...

Training

Making sure staff stay – and stay productive!

02-Aug-2016 By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

In yesterday’s article, I looked at the staffing shortfall facing hospitality businesses, and how improving staff retention and productivity is going to be vital for profitability in the coming decade. 

BII chairman's call to arms over apprenticeship levy

06-Jul-2016 By Liam Coleman

BII chairman, Anthony Pender, has called for unity across the pub industry to ensure the sector gets the best deal when the new apprenticeship levy is introduced.

Apprenticeships

Q&A: How to prepare for the new apprenticeship levy

02-Jun-2016 By Liam Coleman

The government's new apprenticeship levy comes into effect in April 2017. The levy will be a payroll tax, but employers that pay into the levy will receive more than they pay in through a monthly 10% top-up from the government. This money can be...

Greene King pledges to take on 10,000 apprentices

14-Mar-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Greene King has pledged to take on 10,000 apprentices over the next three years.

Mitchells and Butlers

M&B launches contactless payments across 1,700 sites - and hire 2,000 apprentices

10-Mar-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has announced the launch of contactless payments and Apple Pay for customers across its 1,700-site estate. 

Apprentices

David Cameron commends Greene King for apprenticeship work

20-Jan-2016 By M&C Allegra

Greene King has been recognised by the Government for its commitment to apprenticeships.

Chef recruitment crisis

HIT Chef Academy launched

05-Nov-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

A new chef training programme has been launched by HIT Training in a bid to tackle the growing shortage of skilled chefs in kitchens, which is expected to reach a peak of 11,000 in pubs by 2020.

Apprentices

Greene King apprentice accelerates towards own kitchen

30-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

An apprentice who is making “rapid” progress has aspirations of running his own kitchen before long.

Apprenticeship levy comes under fire from trade

12-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Government plans to introduce an apprenticeship levy have come under fire from leading trade bodies, who argue it will place a burden on pubs.

Staff

Pubs should not be forced to pay apprenticeship levy, according to the BBPA

07-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Pubs should not be forced to pay the apprenticeship levy being considered by the government according to the British Beer and Pub Association, who argue it would place an excessive burden on small businesses.

Training

Case study: building a pub career

27-Jul-2015 By PMA

When Neringa Markeviciute moved to England from Lithuania two years ago, she was worried her confidence was not strong enough to work in hospitality.

TRAINING

Publican awarded small employer of year award

14-Apr-2015 By Helen Gilbert

A Portsmouth publican has been crowned Small Employer of the Year at an annual awards event.

M&B launches new apprentice scheme

11-Mar-2015 By Mike Berry

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is launching a scheme that gives apprentices from the age of 16 experience across front and back of house roles.

Greene King makes new apprenticeships commitment

09-Mar-2015 By Mike Berry

Greene King has pledged to offer a further 2,000 apprenticeships in its outlets over the next 12 months.

Admiral Taverns unveils new apprentice training partnership

09-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Admiral Taverns has announced a new partnership with LearnDirect, as part of a revamp of its apprenticeship scheme.

Spirit launches apprenticeship team

19-Nov-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Spirit Pub Company has appointed a new team to deliver its award-winning apprenticeship scheme.

Hospitality Trailblazer scheme to establish new apprentice standards

27-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

A Government scheme to develop standards in apprenticeships, managed by People 1st, has been extended.

Spirit launches chef training scheme and plans to double number of apprentices

04-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Spirit Pub Company plans to double the number of its apprentices to more than 2,000, it has announced as it launches a new programme aimed at those looking for a career in the kitchen.

Punch pubs embrace apprenticeships

19-Aug-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

A total of 180 Punch Taverns pubs have got involved in the company’s apprenticeship programme, with 42 licensees having taken on new apprentices, the group has said.

Punch re-launches tenants training programme

11-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Punch Taverns has re-launched its tenants training programme, after claiming new licensees often “underestimate” the expertise they need to run a successful pub.

Greene King appoints Lifetime Training to run apprenticeship scheme

08-May-2014

Greene King has revamped its apprenticeship scheme and announced its new training partner.

Brewery's first female signwriter reaches final of apprentice of the year awards

14-Apr-2014 By Helen Gilbert

A Wiltshire brewer is painting the town red after its apprentice signwriter secured a place in the final of the Dulux Decorator Centres Apprentice of the Year awards.

Brakspear Pub Company takes on first apprentice chef

18-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

South-east pub operator and brewer Brakspear has appointed its first chef apprentice.

The benefits of apprenticeships to pubs

12-Mar-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Apprenticeships are fast gaining popularity in the pub trade and there are myriad benefits for licensees taking on apprentices. Helen Gilbert reports

Charnwood and Robinsons apprentices cater No. 10 National Apprenticeship Week reception

10-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Hospitality apprentices from Charnwood Training Group and Robinsons Brewery had the honour of catering and serving for a special reception at No. 10 Downing Street in support of National Apprenticeship Week.

Greene King and Stonegate make apprenticeship commitments

05-Mar-2014 By Ruth Eilis

Greene King and Stonegate have announced UK-wide apprenticeship schemes to boost the skills profiles of their employees as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Orchid employees recognised in the Halo Awards

24-Jan-2014 By Lewis Brown

More than 100 people attended pub company Orchid’s annual Halo Awards, which celebrates the achievements of its workforce.

Robinsons plans to launch series of apprenticeships

28-Oct-2013 By Helen Gilbert

Robinsons has unveiled plans to launch a series of apprenticeships next year in a bid to flag up career progression opportunities within the hospitality industry.

Orchid apprentice scheme sees rise in sales

21-Oct-2013 By Michelle Perrett

More than 100 apprentices proved they've got what it takes to run a business when Orchid Group put them in charge of the pub for a night.

Zonal to work with Hospitality Guild

08-Oct-2013 By Mike Berry

EPoS provider Zonal has been appointed technology partner of the Hospitality Guild’s virtual training centre Hospitality House, which is due to open this month.

Top 10 myths about apprenticeships in licensed retail

06-Sep-2013 By Rachael Fidler

The myths surrounding the employment of apprentices in the licenced retail trade have only served to deter owners/operators of licenced premises from tapping into a hugely beneficial talent pipeline that could be available to them. Training provider HTP...

Spirit reaches two regional finals in National Apprenticeship Awards

09-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Spirit Pub Company has reached the regional finals in two categories at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2013.

Pub trade backs new Government qualification to get young people working in pubs

11-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A new Government-led vocational qualification for the hospitality sector is being seen as a “stepping stone” in getting apprenticeships “highly valued” in the pub trade.

Nominations open for Hospitality Guild Apprenticeship Awards

04-Jul-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

The Hospitality Guild has launched its second annual Apprenticeship Awards, which recognise the achievements of both trainees and employers.

Online apprenticeship guide for small businesses launched

31-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has released an online guide for small and medium-sized businesses keen to take on apprentices.

ALMR warns over pub apprenticeship funding gap

28-May-2013 By John Harrington

Take-up of apprenticeships in the pub sector is lower than elsewhere in hospitality because the funding available is significantly lower, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has told the Government.

Spirit Pub Company apprenticeships set to pass 1,000 mark

24-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

The number of people who are on or have completed an apprenticeship programme with Spirit Pub Company is set to pass the 1,000 mark.

Hospitality apprenticeship rates continue to rise

21-May-2013 By John Harrington

People 1st has announced that the number of people doing apprenticeships in hospitality and catering has more than doubled in the past four years and completion rates improved by almost 10%.

Hospitality Guild launches new web portal

11-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Hospitality Guild has launched a new web portal providing information for both individuals seeking a job or already working in hospitality, as well as for employers and training providers.

Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches apprenticeship scheme

21-Mar-2013 By Lesley Foottit

TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has launched a Young Chef Apprentice Scheme to educate cooks.

Admiral Taverns in new training partnership with Charnwood

11-Mar-2013 By Adam Pescod

Admiral Taverns has entered into a new partnership with Charnwood Training Group to enable its licensees to offer the BIIAB Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships in Licensed Hospitality to employees.

Hospitality Guild to offer range of events during National Apprenticeship Week

08-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Hospitality Guild has joined with partners including People 1st, PACE, the Academy of Culinary Arts and the Institute of Hospitality to deliver a range of events and activities during National Apprenticeship Week, 11-15 March.

Hospitality Guild reveals campaign to raise awareness of apprenticeships

05-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The Hospitality Guild has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of apprenticeships.

Punch Taverns to deliver apprenticeships to licensees

04-Feb-2013

Punch Taverns has teamed up with training provider Charnwood Training Group to deliver the BIIAB Level 2 Apprenticeship in Licensed Hospitality to its licensees.

Hospitality Guild awards recognise industry's rising stars

07-Dec-2012 By Mark Wingett

Rising stars of the hospitality world were recognised yesterday at the Hospitality Guild’s inaugural Young Hall of Fame and Apprenticeship Awards, while McDonald’s, Whitbread and Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) picked up employer awards.

Pub trade associations welcome new apprenticeships review

28-Nov-2012 By Adam Pescod

Pub trade associations have welcomed the publication of a new report which calls on the Government to improve the quality of apprenticeships and make them more focused on the needs of employers.

Hospitality Guild unveils shortlist for first Apprenticeship Awards

19-Nov-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Key players and individuals in the pub and bar sector have made it to the shortlist for the first Hospitality Guild Apprenticeship Awards.