Hospitality & Catering
What does a career in Hospitality & Catering involve?
This Apprenticeship covers a range of occupations within hospitality and catering, one of the largest industries in the country. Hospitality and catering covers work in restaurants, hotels, cafés, pubs, and contract caterers – it also supplies other industries with food and drink. Schools, colleges, hospitals and large businesses nearly always have canteens and catering staff, too.
Apprentices will have the choice of one of six career paths within the industry. If you’re interested in service, you could train as waiting staff and learn how to serve customers, or train in drinks service – one of the fastest growing sub-sectors.
Apprentices interested in cookery could either train as a chef in a restaurant, or learn how to cook on a large scale for institutions like the NHS or armed forces.
Apprentices more interested in the hospitality side of the sector could work in a hotel reception area; learn to run a B&B or youth hostel; or keep a hotel crisp and clean.
Successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship could lead to management or supervisory roles.
What type of Job Role can this lead to?
Level 2 (Apprenticeship)
- Waiter or Silver Service Waiter
- Bar-person, Cellar-person, and possibly Bar supervisor
- Receptionist
- School Cook, Cook, Team member or Chef
- Craft Chef, Kitchen assistant or Team member
- Housekeeper
- Youth Hostel Worker/Supervisor
- Team Member/Supervisor within a Holiday Park or Small Hotel
Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Sous Chef and Head Chef
- Head Housekeeper, Head of Reception,
- Unit Manager in a Hotel Chain,
- Unit Manager in a Contract Catering Company
- Unit or Regional Supervisor/Manager in a restaurant/pub chain with multiple outlets
(Source: www.apprenticeships.org.uk)
What do I need to start?
- Previous qualifications/training
No previous qualifications required, however you will be required to take a Key Skills initial assessment based on literacy and numeracy and attend a college interview.
1. A Job
You will need to have a Hospitality/Catering related job and be employed for a minimum of 16.5 hours every week.
What will I get out of it?
2. Earnings
The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £2.50 per hour, however research has found that Apprentices earn an average of £170 net pay per week. Research also shows that Apprentices earn, on average, over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees.
The starting salary (once qualified) is £9,000 - £13,000
(Source: www.apprenticeships.org.uk)
3. Qualifications
When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship you will gain either:
- Level 2 and 3 Professional Cookery
- Level 2 Multiskill (Housekeeping and Hotel Work)
- Level 2 Food and Drink Service
- Level 3 Hospitality Supervision
4. Prospects
Apprenticeships train you in the skills employers want, they give you choices in your career. When you’ve finished you can carry on working, maybe get promoted or go on to higher education in a college or university.
How much does an Apprenticeship cost?
The government cover the full cost of training for 16-18 year olds and contribute towards costs for those aged 19 or above.
How do I apply?
Not sure if an Apprenticeship is right for you?
Call Employer Services on 01902 317691 for more information or to book an appointment with a Careers Advisor