Hospitality and Catering
About the course
This bootcamp is designed for businesses and individuals looking to gain essential skills and knowledge in the hospitality and catering industry. Whether you’re aiming to upskill your current team or take your own career to the next level, this course offers comprehensive, industry-aligned training to prepare you for success.
What You’ll Learn
- Lead with Confidence
Develop foundational leadership skills to effectively guide teams and create a motivated, positive work environment. - Craft a Customer-First Culture
Learn the essentials of creating memorable customer experiences, managing difficult situations, and building lasting relationships. - Know Your Industry
Gain an understanding of key legislation, governance, and industry regulations to keep your business compliant and safe. - Food Safety Level 2
Achieve Food Safety certification and learn best practices to maintain high standards in food hygiene and safety. - Stay Ahead of Trends
Explore the latest trends in hospitality and catering to enhance your business’s offerings and appeal. - Menu Innovation & Nutrition
Understand how to design exciting, nutritious menus that meet diverse dietary needs and keep customers engaged. - Catering Operations Made Simple
Gain essential skills in catering logistics, from kitchen basics to event planning, ensuring a seamless service.
Who Is This Course For?
- Employers looking to upskill their team after the Christmas season, preparing for the busy Easter and summer periods.
- Business Owners aiming to enhance team flexibility and equip staff with a well-rounded understanding of operations.
- Aspiring Professionals ready to advance their career in hospitality with practical, industry-relevant skills.
Details
- Start Date: 21st January 2025
- Duration: Every Tuesday for 10 weeks
- Location: Swatpro Ltd, Unit 6, First Floor Offices, 6 Marsh Green Road North, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8NY
Funding Information
Individual | SME's | Large Employers |
|---|---|---|
Fully Funded | 10% Contribution | 30% Contribution |
| If you’re enrolling as an individual, great news! The course is fully funded. This means you won’t need to contribute to the cost, allowing you to focus on gaining valuable skills without financial burden. | For businesses with fewer than 250 employees, only a 10% contribution is required, with 90% funded by the government. This makes it affordable for smaller businesses to invest in team development and build a skilled workforce. | Larger businesses with 250 or more employees will contribute 30% of the course cost, with the remaining 70% covered by the government. This option provides cost-effective training for businesses looking to enhance their teams' capabilities and stay competitive in the industry |
What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible short courses giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer. Skills Bootcamps are available to those who are unemployed, employed (looking to change career), and self-employed. Skills Bootcamps can be co-funded by employers to enable upskilling of employees. Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Skills Bootcamps in Devon and Cornwall are lead by Devon County Council.
*Skills Bootcamps are free to individuals who wish to upskill and change career. Employers who wish to upskill their staff are expected to part-fund the cost of the training. Employed individuals who wish to use Skills Bootcamps to upskill in their current role should speak to their line managers about co-funding.
There are no specific entry requirements regarding previous qualifications. However, these courses are funded by Devon County Council and so there are limitations based on your postcode, but we will check this when you apply. These courses are only open to those over the age of 19 and you must live in Devon.
