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Hospitality and food
Catering managers run the food service of organisations including restaurants, bars, schools, colleges and outside suppliers.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree. Useful subjects include:
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day tasks you may:
With experience you could move into larger organisations or those offering more specialised work like event catering. You could also study for further qualifications in hospitality. Another option is to start your own contract catering business.
Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.
Chefs prepare, cook and present food in hotels, bars and restaurants.
Cruise ship stewards clean and service cabins on board cruise ships.
Bakers make bread, cakes and pastries by hand and with machinery.
Baristas make and serve coffee in cafes, coffee shop chains, restaurants and hotels.
Restaurant managers organise the day-to-day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
Join us at Vintage Inns, a collection of rural pubs where muddy boots and paws are welcome. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn Crowd, we want to hear from you.
Join Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion.
Join us at Ember Inns, we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of. So, if you want to be at the heart of the neighbourhood, we want to hear from you.
Join us at Toby Carvery, the home of the roast, where every day is a Sunday! Think perfectly ruffled potatoes, giant homemade Yorkies and pigs in blankets all year round. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you!
Join us at Harvester, the nation’s family favourite for feel-good dining. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken and unlimited salad bar since 1983. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.
Take your place at the heart of our community. At Starbucks, where your voice matters and your passion for customer service is brewed into everything we do. Weve got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an apprentice barista at our new Starbucks Skelmersdale store opening May 2025!! If you’re welcoming, helpful and friendly with a desire to learn new skills then this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to start your fantastic career at Starbucks!
Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery. We’re a friendly bunch with something for all the family. From hand-carved, slow-cooked roasts to freshly made stone-baked pizzas. If you fancy a pizza the action, we want to hear from you.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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