Job Introduction
The Opportunity
This exciting role is to join our academy in a skills coach function. You’ll be responsible for
providing industry leading catering and hospitality education and training, developing people
to maintain excellent standards and upskilling the next generation of chefs!.
With over 1000 sites we are one of the Top 100 fastest growing independent catering
companies in the UK and a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! If you’re passionate about
food and skills development, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As an Academy Skills Coach you will be required to deliver outstanding training, learning
and assessment practices that engage and inspire apprentices to fulfil their potential and
develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully progress through the business,
from the Classroom to Boardroom.
The Academy Skills Coach is responsible for working with learners, delivering all aspects of
the apprenticeship and other related qualifications to ensure successful achievement, whilst
providing exceptional support and guidance.
Your main responsibilities as an Academy Skills Coach will involve:
● Delivering training and assessing learning in line with standards and qualification
frameworks
● Providing excellent monthly support to both learners and line managers
● Ensuring learners and line managers are engaged and stay motivated
● Ensuring reviews are timely, robust and developmental
● Ensuring learner’s Off the Job time is maintained
● Continuous improvement of training and assessment strategies
● Providing and monitoring the effective safeguarding, well-being and support
arrangements for learners
● Supporting the Academy Team where required at events etc
Who we’re looking for…
You will have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the
business. You must be enthusiastic and motivated in order to inspire others to achieve and
succeed. You will have a keen interest in the food industry and supporting others to develop
and progress.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the
community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including people from
ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.
We are committed to supporting work life balance and encourage modern working practices,
which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance
such as, hybrid working arrangements and flexible working patterns. You will be in control of
your own diary and will manage your time effectively. You will receive support from the
business to gain additional qualifications, if required.
Essential:
Assessor or teaching qualification
Catering / Hospitality industry qualification
Effective time management skills
Good IT skills
Driver and able to travel
Desirable:
Skilled culinary / food industry professional
Knowledge of the apprenticeship sector
Salary – up to £18000
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Location - Home Based with travel
Role - Permanent / Part time (21hrs)
We expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.