Vocational education - Hospitality

Hospitality apprenticeships support ‘vast and rapid’ career progression

07-Mar-2018 By Claire Churchard

Apprenticeships offer a fast-track route to rewarding careers in the hospitality and pub sector, MPs and pub industry leaders said at the Apprenticeship Showcase event in the House of Commons yesterday.

HIT Training appoints new licensed academy principal

20-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

The hospitality industry’s largest training provider has appointed Jeremy Scorer as principal of its new Licensed Retail Academy.

People 1st says T levels could be the solution to filling hospitality jobs

08-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

People 1st has set out its response to the Government's T level consultation and said the qualifications could be an "important cog in the wheel" that can help find a solution to the skills shortage facing hospitality employers

My Shout: Paul Mannering, Principal of HIT Training Chef academy

12-Jan-2018 By Paul Mannering

Apprenticeships are a hot topic in the pub sector, as operators look for ways to retain staff in the wake of Brexit and larger businesses consider how to invest their apprenticeship levy funding.

Hospitality apprentices to demonstrate alternative to A-levels and university

10-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Apprentices from the pub, bar, brewing and casual dining sector will participate in the second year of an interactive event hosted by Pub & Bar Careers during National Apprenticeship Week to highlight their career path as an alternative to traditional...

Butcombe Pubs & Inns launches apprenticeship academy

13-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

In partnership with hospitality industry training provider HIT Training, Butcombe Pubs & Inns has launched a bespoke apprenticeship programme across its estate of 25 managed West Country pubs.

Apprentices complete first hospitality standards

01-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Two apprentices have been named as the "first in the industry" to successfully complete the new hospitality apprenticeship standards.

Double apprenticeship first for Mitchells & Butlers

18-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

Nineteen-year-old Christie Laws has the accolade of achieving a double first - and it’s not from a university.

7 things you need to know about the apprenticeship levy

14-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

With less than two months until the apprenticeship levy takes effect, here are seven things you need to know to prepare yourself for the big day.

2017 Predictions

2017 Predictions: Garrood says with change comes opportunity

19-Dec-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Punch CEO Duncan Garrood has said that following the pubs code and Brexit paving the way for change in 2016, next year will also bring change and opportunity.

Mitchell & Butlers

Mitchells & Butlers inspires ‘future leaders’ at Skills Show 2016

25-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has encouraged thousands of pupils to take up a career opportunity in the hospitality industry at the Skills Show last week (17 to the 19 November) in Birmingham.

Pubco

Greene King employee named Hospitality Apprentice of the Year

21-Oct-2016 By Helen Gilbert

A Greene King pub apprentice has been named ‘Hospitality Apprentice of the Year’ by a Bristol-based training provider.

Apprenticeship levy

Making the apprenticeship levy work for you

28-Sep-2016 By Liam Coleman

It has been confirmed that from April 2017, the way that training is paid for and funded will be completely changing for all employers. Here’s what you need to know about the changes.

Apprenticeship

People 1st calling for Hospitality Apprenticeship Board nominations

07-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Workforce development group People 1st is asking businesses who are passionate about apprenticeships and skills to nominate representatives to join their new Hospitality Apprenticeship Board.

Training

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Mitchells & Butlers pledges 1,000 new apprenticeships over next two years

03-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Mitchells & Butlers, the managed pub operator, has pledged it will recruit 1,000 new skills-based apprentices over the next two years, to work across its market-leading brands, including All Bar One, Browns, Harvester, Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fuzzy Ed Funhouses set for revamp

20-Mar-2013

Orchid Group, the managed pub operator, is to update the facilities at its 52 Fuzzy Ed’s Funhouses.

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.

BII announces new partnership with apprenticeship provider Lifetime Training

07-Mar-2013 By Adam Pescod

The BII has launched a new partnership with apprenticeship providers Lifetime Training ahead of National Apprenticeship Week which kicks off next Monday.

Apprentice schemes should be embraced by the pub industry

02-Nov-2012 By Anthony Pender

On my evening commute home on the London Underground I have been reading with interest the campaign to get young adults back into work and for businesses to rise to the challenge of creating apprenticeship positions in their company and, in the words...

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