Celebrating Hospitality Apprenticeship Opportunities

Hear what some of our learners have to say about their apprenticeship success in Hospitality!

This Hospitality Apprenticeship Week we’re celebrating all the amazing opportunities available to new learners and more experienced employees who want to get ahead in the hospitality sector. As the third largest sector in the world, over 3 million people are employed in the industry. Apprenticeships offer a diverse career path into hospitality, other than higher education, and learning is unmatched when it comes to practical experience with hands-on, progressive training.

High quality apprenticeships are vital in such a fast-paced and competitive sector. What sets STS apart, as a top-tier training provider, is that we equip apprentices with the skills they need to succeed back in their workplace, and in life, with an emphasis on soft skill development, such as, building resilience and confidence through experiential learning.

Why apprenticeships?

Exceeding levels of service and customer satisfaction is only made possible through the real-life scenarios apprenticeships deliver. And providing hands-on experience that’s relevant to specific career paths. If that’s not enough, organisations who invest in training their apprentices and are Levy paying employers have no additional costs to fund apprenticeships. Non-Levy paying employers pay just 0-5% of the cost, depending on the organisation’s size.

Types of hospitality apprenticeships available at STS

• Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeships

Equivalent to a GCSE, a Hospitality Team Member Apprentice would carry out a range of general and specialist roles within hospitality businesses, including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels.

• Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeships

Fully immersed in our Chef Academy, following an innovative 3-week bootcamp in a local community kitchen, our Production Chef Apprentices complete a unique programme tailored to aspiring culinary professionals.

• Level 3 Hospitality Advisor Apprenticeships

Multifunctional in nature, a Hospitality Advisor provides vital support to management teams. Independently supervising staff and activities within hospitality businesses including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels.

• Level 3 Senior Production Chef Apprenticeships

Accountable for the day-to-day running of a kitchen, a Senior Production Chef would support a Head Chef, in larger establishments, or lead a team. A step up from our Level 2 programme, this apprenticeship adds another layer of learning that further raises the bar.

• Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeships

Fuelling apprentices’ passion for exceeding customer expectations, the Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship brings together all the principles of delivering exceptional service alongside top-tier leadership training.

Here’s what our own hospitality apprentices at Skern Training and Skills have said about their journeys in the industry:

Chris Wiltshire, Team Member Level 2 (Food & Beverage)

“I’m extremely proud to achieve a distinction in all areas of my apprenticeship. I was an apprentice in an Italian restaurant called W-Italian in Rotherham and have learnt so much during my apprentice programme, such as, the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to operate effectively in a hospitality setting. I received excellent support and guidance from my employer and my trainer at Skern Training and Skills (STS) and now looking to complete my Level 3 and continue my learning journey, which I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a career in hospitality.”

Katharine King, Hospitality Supervision Level 3

“I have just passed my Hospitality Supervision Level 3 qualification with Skern Training and Skills (STS) and The Goodwood Hotel in Chichester. I am employed as a supervisor at the Goodwood Hotel in Chichester and have learnt so much during my apprentice programme including how to operate effectively in my role as a supervisor. I received excellent support and guidance from my employer and my trainer at STS. Completing this apprentice programme has given me the confidence to continue to learn more within the hospitality industry and continue to improve my knowledge and skills. I would recommend an apprentice programme to anyone as it allows you to work whilst learning and is a great experience.”

Rian Barnes, Production Chef Level 2

“I have just passed my Production Chef Level 2 with Skern Training and Skills and The Waterside in Monton. I have learnt so much during my apprentice programme and how to work to the highest standard in a hospitality kitchen setting. Doing this apprenticeship with STS has given me the confidence to improve my knowledge and skills in a kitchen environment. I wholeheartedly recommend this apprenticeship programme to anyone who wants to succeed in the industry.”

Holly Marie Ball, Production Chef Level 2

“I have just passed my Production Chef Level 2 with STS and The Waterside in Monton, where I am an employee. I’ve learnt so much on my apprenticeship and feel so much more confident and capable in my abilities. I received excellent support and guidance from my employer and my trainer at STS, finishing the apprenticeship has inspired me to continue learning within the kitchen and to get to the next level in terms of my knowledge and skills. I would recommend an apprentice programme to anyone, it’s a way to learn loads about the role and yourself, and it opens so many doors to progress within industry.”

Max Bryant, Production Chef Level 2

“I achieved a distinction for my Production Chef Level 2 with STS and The Valley Hotel. I am employed as an apprentice chef at the Valley Hotel in Telford. I have learnt so much during my Apprentice programme including how to operate effectively in a commercial kitchen. I gained so much support and guidance from STS and I feel very confident in my role working in a busy kitchen environment alongside my colleagues. I have really enjoyed the experience and particularly enjoyed the blend of hands-on experience running alongside the theory required to learn about my role.”