Applications are now open…

Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland (AHS) has opened applications for its world-class, industry-led hospitality apprenticeship programme.

Open to 17–24 year olds, AHS was implemented to nurture, develop and inspire the next generation of highly skilled talent for the Scottish hospitality industry.

Developed to offer an alternative to university, AHS is designed to encourage young people to enter the hospitality industry and start a lifelong career in one of the most rewarding industries. With the Scottish hospitality industry facing a staffing crisis exacerbated by Brexit and Covid-19, there has never been a more urgent time to develop talent now and for the future.

Under the two-year Modern Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services framework, apprentices spend six months in four key departments and develop key skills and achieve a SCQF Level 5 in Hospitality Services. For the first time, AHS is also expanding its programme to restaurants through its Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery, which will see young professionals complete two years in Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 5).

With the aim to remove the stigma of the hospitality industry being an unrealistic career path, each apprentice is paid the national minimum wage and the course is supplemented with masterclasses and learning journeys through each of the four departments to enhance the learning of the apprentices.  

Rohaise Rose-Bristow, Chair, Apprenticeship in Scotland and Owner, The Torridon, said: “This such an important time for both our industry and the careers of young professionals. Working with our first-class industry partners, our apprenticeship provides aspiring hospitality leaders and chefs the support, experience and qualifications they need to jump start their career.

“Our combined learning experience, including masterclasses with top industry figures, learning journeys to establishments across the UK and on-the-job training is what sets us apart from other programmes within the industry and has seen the development of over 50 future hospitality stars. I look forward to inducting this year’s apprentices in September.”

Employers of AHS include Apex Hotels, The Old Course Hotel, St. Andrews and Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Compass Scotland and Buzzworks Holdings.

The applications for the Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland close in early August.

For more information on AHS or to apply for one of the apprenticeships, please visit: https://www.apprenticeshipinhospitality.scot/

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