Job description
De Vere Latimer Estate
Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship
Thinking about a career in hospitality? Looking for an employer who will support your career development?
If you are attracted to a career within the exciting world of hospitality and are looking for a structured career development programme to kick start your career, consider joining the De Vere Emerging Leader - Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship programme at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham.
About the De Vere Emerging Leader Programme:
The programme runs for 14 months during which time you will gain valuable experience and insight into each operational department that makes a hotel and events venue run smoothly.
You will emerge from the programme with the skills, experience and development you need to be a “best in class hotel operator” and ready to take your first supervisory position. In addition to valuable work experience and the skills you have learnt and developed on the job, you will also gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor apprenticeship qualification.
How are the 14 months structured?
The De Vere Emerging Leader Programme begins with an insight in to some of the departments at the heart of running a Hotel. For the first 6 months you will spend time in 6 different departments learning new skills to gain an excellent foundation. The departments will include Meetings & Events, Bar, Restaurant, Reception, Housekeeping & the Kitchen.
Following your initial 6 months you will work with the Hotel Management team to choose 2 departments to work in for a further 3-5 months, to focus on and gain a greater depth of knowledge including learning about the duties involved at a Supervisory level.
You will be required to work a variety of hours and days depending on the department in which you are working. These will include a mixture of early starts from 6am, day shifts and late finishes between 11pm and 2am (for events).
You must be available to commence the programme on Monday 4th September 2023.
What we offer:
In addition to a structured development programme, we are proud to offer the following benefits;
- £10.75 per hour – to be reviewed in April 2024
- A £1000 congratulations bonus and bespoke gift upon completion of your apprenticeship
- A friendly and supportive environment – at De Vere we welcome and value unique people and their contributions
- A Mentor to be assigned from within the Hotel who will be on hand to offer you guidance and support
- You will be invited to take part in De Vere Emerging Leader workshops and training courses/qualifications
- At De Vere we are passionate about celebrating and sharing success, when you pass your Apprenticeship you will be invited to a celebration event with other Apprentices
- An additional paid day off for your birthday, with a £20 love to shop voucher to celebrate the occasion
- Complimentary 2 nights stay in a De Vere property to celebrate your employment anniversary, with additional monetary rewards for long service milestones and staff rates hotel room staff rates from as little as £50 per night
- Free meals whilst on duty
- You are passionate about hospitality and prepared to put your heart and soul into making a success of this programme
- You are able to manage your time as you will be working and studying as part of your development
- You will need to be flexible: working in hotel operations naturally involves working shifts at weekends and evenings
- You will be available to start the programme on 4th September 2023
- Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating needs to surprise and delight our guests and ensuring every detail is considered
At De Vere, our mission is to put heart and soul into meetings, events and every hospitality moment. All with one simple goal: to make every moment memorable. People are our passion and we know that the continued development of our people is crucial to achieve our mission.
De Vere Latimer Estate, nestled in the magnificent Chiltern Hills, combines contemporary facilities with elegant Victorian architecture, all set within 30 acres of glorious parkland. The estate has 205 bedrooms and 27 meeting and event spaces plus 3 restaurants, 5 bars, a gym and swimming pool.