Hotel launches new apprenticeship programme with Milton Keynes College to develop next generation of hospitality workers
A country house hotel has launched a new apprenticeship programme to help develop the next generation of hospitality workers.
Horwood House Hotel, a four-star country house hotel and conference venue in the village of Little Horwood near Milton Keynes, which recently underwent a £6.5 million refurbishment, has launched the programme in partnership with Milton Keynes College Group.
The programme focuses on two apprenticeship roles - maintenance assistant and commis chef.
The maintenance assistant role focuses on property upkeep through repairs, inspections and safety checks, while the commis chef position assists the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking and hygiene standards.
General manager at Horwood House Hotel Caroline Morrone said: “While qualifications matter, learning on the job, managing workloads, building professional relationships and gaining confidence during an apprenticeship is just as valuable.
“The hospitality business is a genuine training ground for life lessons, and supporting young people into our amazing hospitality sector is a big focus for us at Horwood House.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Milton Keynes College and reaching the next generation of hospitality superstars.”
Head of employer engagement at Milton Keynes College Group Julie Jeffery said: “We’re delighted to be working with Horwood House to support them with recruiting and training two apprenticeship roles.
“Horwood House is an important local employer, and we’re looking forward to supporting them with training their apprentices and developing their talent pipeline for the future.”
National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from February 9 to 15, which is an annual week-long focus of the positive impact that apprenticeships can make.