Hospitality Coach

Job Description

Whether youre already a Trainer, Assessor or Coach, or thinking about becoming one, its time you made the change to Lifetime.Who we are:One of the UKs leading Apprenticeship providers, we help businesses realise their potential by delivering training that builds a better workforce. Most importantly, were all about a democracy of opportunity so we put quality first, we work collaboratively,and we embrace change.In practice, that means training our own Learning Coaches: selecting industry experts with a wealth of experience and showing them how to pass on their skills and knowledge to the next generation of professionals.If youre can-do, hardworking, thrive on challenge and fancy a change, this could be the opportunity youre looking for to go further, faster.Why LifetimeThe hospitality sector is changing rapidly. As an industry professional, youll know the pressures, the challenges and the opportunities the industry is facing. As experts in this area too, were playing a key role in developing the professionals of thefuture: the talent that will shape the changing face of an important industry that plays a critical role in the economy.If you want to use your experience to shape the future, this is where you can do it. Along the way, youll grow your skillset, gain a teaching qualification and open up even more professional opportunities.What will you be doingWorking with learners at their place of work, in most cases for many of the UKs best loved names in hospitality, youll deliver the apprenticeship standard. That includes providing the support, guidance and motivation that helps them to get career-buildingqualifications. Youll also help them to achieve transferable skills (in Maths and English) if needed, managing your own admin along the way.Its also rewarding to know youre playing your part in rebuilding a sector impacted by both Brexit and Covid - and can enjoy a better work life balance with no late finishes or weekend working!As industry champions, weve established the Loving Hospitality initiative and operate our Chef Academy, an advanced Apprenticeship programme to support retention.What will you bring to the roleAlong with recent professional experience gained at Supervisor or Management level in a hospitality setting, both front and back of house, youll already have:

• NVQ at level 2 in Hospitality
• Extensive, relevant vocational experience in food & beverage, food production, and beverage service.
• Experience of working in high demand environments, to targets and tight deadlines
• Strong communication and self-motivation skills
• GCSEs English and Maths (C or above or key skills equivalent)
• Experience of working autonomously

Any of the following would be an advantage but are not essential:

• NVQ level 3 in senior production chef or hospitality supervision
• BTEC level 3 hospitality management
• Experience of operating within WBL/education environment

What is in it for youIn return for applying your skills and experience to drive real change across your industry, and as well as enjoying an exciting, life changing role, you will enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and realise your professional potential:

• Generous mileage allowance
• Full IT kit including laptop and phone
• Great benefits, reward and recognition and wellbeing package
• London weighting where applicable
• Award-winning onboarding programme
• Full training designed for you
• Structured support to achieve a teaching/assessor qualification
• Protected and comprehensive CPD time

Join us with at least a level 3 teaching qualification and youll start on £26,500. If you dont have a teaching qualification, youll start on £25,500 rising to £26,500 on completion of the Coach apprenticeship.Youll also work flexibly, from home and out in the field, giving you the opportunity to fully support learners while enjoying a good work/life balance.