Spirit Pub Company, the managed and leased operator, has launched an academy for would-be chefs and kitchen workers in pubs.
The Hospitality Work Academy, which has been put together in conjunction with Northampton Job Centre Plus and Blue Training, was launched at Spirit’s Northampton Learning and Development Centre with 18 candidates signed up to participate.
The five-week course includes hands-on experience of kitchen work, with learning achieved through workshops, self study, distance learning and assignments which will accumulate in a Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles.
Candidates are also guaranteed an interview for a position within one of Spirit’s six Fayre & Square pubs in Northampton.
Joseph Masini, resourcing manager for Spirit Pub Company, said: “Our Hospitality Work Academy will not only provide candidates with invaluable practical kitchen work experience but also give them key employability skills and a guaranteed interview for a role in one our pubs.
“Our mission is to take on high calibre candidates and then invest and develop them to reach Team Leader and Kitchen Manager positions - having the best kitchen teams will support our goal in providing the best guest experience.”
