Catering & hospitality
Our catering and hospitality apprenticeships provide a practical route into one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic industries, supporting individuals building their careers and employers developing skilled, reliable teams. Combining hands-on experience with industry-recognised qualifications, these programmes help build essential skills in customer service, food production, teamwork, and leadership across a variety of real-world settings.
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Catering and hospitality apprenticeships & career pathways
We offer a range of apprenticeship pathways, including Hospitality Team Member (Level 2), Production Chef (Level 2), Hospitality Supervisor (Level 3), Senior Production Chef (Level 3), and Hospitality Manager (Level 4).
Each programme blends workplace learning with structured training and ongoing support, helping learners grow in confidence and capability while enabling employers to strengthen service standards, address skills gaps, and support long-term workforce development in a fast-paced, people-focused sector.
The facts
3.5m+
people are employed across the UK hospitality sector, making it one of the country’s largest and most vibrant industries.
£93bn+
contributed annually to the UK economy, highlighting hospitality’s major role in national growth and local communities.
3rd largest
UK employer, hospitality provides millions of jobs across food, accommodation, and events.
8%
of all UK jobs are within the hospitality industry, offering accessible career opportunities at every level.
Apprenticeship Courses
The benefits of an apprenticeship
Employer benefits
- Develop staff who understand food service, customer care, kitchen operations, and team communication.
- Strengthen retention by offering clear routes for progression and recognised qualifications.
- Bring enthusiastic learners into your business who want to build a career in hospitality.
- Train staff in your approach to service, presentation, and guest experience.
- Access funding options that make training accessible for businesses of all sizes.
- Address skills gaps by developing expertise in key areas such as food hygiene, bar work, or event service.
- Build a team that contributes to your business’s long-term success.
Apprentice benefits
- Gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing service and kitchen skills.
- Build confidence by working with customers from all walks of life.
- Enjoy a varied role where each shift brings something different.
- Explore a wide range of career paths across different areas of hospitality, such as events, hotels, restaurants, catering, and travel.
- Develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organisation.
- Receive guidance from mentors who support your progress and help you plan your next steps.
- Improve your employability with real-world experience in venues that rely on strong customer service.
The value of hospitality apprenticeships
FAQs
Yes. Apprentices receive a salary from their employer throughout the programme. Pay can vary depending on the employer and apprenticeship level.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive ongoing support and mentoring from experienced workplace staff and Skern Skills assessors. This includes regular reviews, feedback, and personal development support to help you build skills, confidence, and progress successfully through your apprenticeship.
No previous experience is required for our catering and hospitality apprenticeships. Entry requirements may vary depending on the apprenticeship level, and some programmes may require specific qualifications, such as English and maths. Our team will guide you to the right hospitality apprenticeship based on your experience and career goals.
After completing your hospitality apprenticeship, you may progress into a permanent role with your employer, depending on business needs and your performance during the programme. Many apprentices also choose to progress to a higher-level apprenticeship, move into supervisory or management roles, or continue developing their career within the hospitality industry.
Hospitality apprenticeships offer a practical way to gain real-world experience and industry-recognised qualifications. You’ll learn on the job, work with supportive teams, and develop skills that can help you grow and progress within the industry.
Catering and hospitality apprenticeships are best suited to people who genuinely enjoy working with others, staying active, and being part of a team. You don’t need previous experience, just an interest in customer service, food, events, or kitchen work.
Yes. Our catering and hospitality apprenticeship programmes are designed to help you develop transferable skills in communication, teamwork, organisation, and customer care. These skills are relevant and highly valued across a range of other industries, such as retail, sales, tourism, and financial services.
Most catering and hospitality apprenticeships take between 12 and 18 months, depending on the programme.
Many catering and hospitality apprentices go on to become supervisors, chefs, event coordinators, hotel staff, or managers. With experience, you’ll have opportunities to grow into senior roles or develop specific expertise in areas like food hygiene, event planning, or guest services.
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