The Academy

Each year team members can apply to join a 2 year modular programme to develop their food and beverage service skills.

There's on and off job learning, a mentor in the work place and a variety of external speakers including Michelin starred Chef, Steven Dougherty and Northcote's Craig Bancroft. The programme has been designed in conjunction with Kendal College and students will gain a recognised NVQ level 3 qualification with an opportunity to progress on to a Foundation Degree. And through our contacts in the trade we've got a very special graduation ceremony lined up - at the world renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house, in Reims, France.

It's open to anyone who works within the group - but with limited places each year - we expect competition to be fierce.

The Restaurant's Participants
Three members of the team at Thorpe Park are 'fully paid up' participants of the Shire Hotels Food and Drink Academy. By taking part, the hotel can identify future career opportunities for these professionals.

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