We are delighted to have our five-page feature published in fantastic Chef Magazine!

Time to put those misconceptions about apprenticeships aside and find out just how simple and rewarding the processes of hiring an #apprentice #chef can be!

My name is Maria, I am a Reservations Supervisor at Park Plaza Hotels Europe.

The reason why I chose an apprenticeship is that I was working as a supervisor for over 2 years and I felt it was a good opportunity to step up.

“What is the apprenticeship levy?” is a question I’ve been asked more times than I can recall.

Put simply, it’s a tax paid to the government to ensure apprenticeship learning, development and training within your business. Since the levy was introduced, over 313,000 people have started an apprenticeship.

We are delighted and honoured that Umbrella Training has received recognition for examples of good practice from the Princess Royal Trust due to our rapid response to Covid 19.

I joined Shepherd Neame as Assistant Manager at The Samuel Pepys, St. Pauls, in March 2019. I had only been with the company for a couple of months when our District Manager approached me with the proposal of joining the Apprenticeship Scheme.

My superiors were the ones that suggested that I may benefit from taking on the apprenticeship. As they haven’t proved me wrong so far, I asked them to sign me up.

The process of hiring an apprentice for the first time can be a bit daunting, so here are a few easy steps to follow.

Working in Melia Hotels International as receptionist, the possibility to apply for an apprenticeship with Umbrella Training was opened.

After a few weeks, I found myself admitted in the Hospitality Supervisor program and very happy to start a new opportunity to grow and develop myself further.

My name is Nikoletta, 29 years old. I am from Hungary and living in London for almost 9 years. I am working at the Goring hotel as a Floor Supervisor for 4 years, and my background and experience is practised through the time in Housekeeping.

How did you find continuing your studies during lockdown with Umbrella Training?

Umbrella Training has been a support for me since I started the programme. Lots of knowledge and information was shared.