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Hospitality Modern Apprenticeships
Deliver great service, work as part of a team, and gain qualifications in a fast-paced, people-focused industry.
Why undertake an apprenticeship in Hospitality?
Hospitality apprenticeships prepare learners for roles such as chef, team member, or guest services. Apprentices gain practical skills in customer service food preparation, and teamwork. Frameworks are available from SCQF Level 5 upwards, supporting progression into supervisory and management roles.
Industry demand
Hospitality is one of the UK’s largest employment sectors, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Employers need skilled staff who can deliver excellent customer service and adapt to fast-paced environments.
Earn while you learn
Apprentices are employees first. You get a wage while training, so you’re not just studying — you’re contributing to the workplace.
Career progression
Modern apprenticeships are structured to lead into supervisory, management, or specialist roles (e.g., events management, catering, front-of-house leadership).
Skill development
Apprenticeships build transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and working with others—skills that are useful across many industries.
Who can undertake this apprenticeship?
Hospitality Modern Apprenticeships give you the chance to earn while you learn, combining hands-on workplace experience with structured training. Whether you’re a school leaver eager to start your career, an adult looking to change direction, or an employee ready to upskill, this pathway is designed to fit your goals. With no upper age limit and no prior experience required, apprenticeships open doors to a dynamic industry that spans hotels, restaurants, catering, tourism, and events.
How is the apprenticeship delivered?
Hospitality Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland are delivered through a mix of paid, on‑the‑job training and structured learning with a training provider. Learners work in real hospitality roles while being supported by workplace mentors and college or training centre assessors.
Which apprenticeships are available?
There are a range of hospitality Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland, each designed to match different career stages and ambitions. At SCQF Level 5, Hospitality Services focuses on building core customer service and practical skills for entry‑level roles. Professional Cookery at Level 7 develops advanced culinary techniques and kitchen management for aspiring chefs. Hospitality Supervision & Leadership at Level 7 prepares learners to take on team leadership and supervisory responsibilities, while Hospitality Management at Level 8 equips apprentices with the business, financial, and strategic skills needed to run operations at a senior level. Together, these pathways offer clear progression routes from frontline service to professional leadership and management across the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Services Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5
The Hospitality Services Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 involves a blend of practical, on-the-job experience and structured learning designed to build core and specialist skills for the hospitality industry. Apprentices work in real hospitality settings—such as hotels, restaurants, or catering venues—while completing units in customer service, food and beverage operations, housekeeping, reception, and events support. Alongside these technical skills, the course also develops essential core skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, as well as meta-skills such as confidence and adaptability. Learners are supported by both their employer and training provider, and upon completion, they gain a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to further progression or employment across the sector.
Professional Cookery Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7
The Professional Cookery Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7 involves advanced, hands‑on training in professional kitchens combined with structured learning that develops both technical and leadership skills. Apprentices work in real catering and hospitality environments, preparing and presenting complex dishes while studying modules in food production, menu planning, kitchen management, and food safety. Alongside these specialist skills, the course builds core strengths in communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork, as well as meta‑skills such as adaptability, confidence, and leadership. Learners are supported by their employer and training provider throughout, and on completion they achieve a nationally recognised qualification that prepares them for senior chef roles, kitchen supervision, or progression into higher‑level hospitality management.
Hospitality Supervision & Leadership Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7
The Hospitality Supervision & Leadership Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7 involves advanced training that prepares learners to take on supervisory and management responsibilities within the hospitality industry. Apprentices gain hands‑on experience in real workplace settings while studying modules in team leadership, staff training, resource management, and customer service excellence. The course develops specialist skills in planning, organising, and monitoring hospitality operations, alongside core skills such as communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork. Learners also build meta‑skills like confidence, adaptability, and leadership, which are essential for progressing into senior roles. Supported by both their employer and training provider, apprentices achieve a nationally recognised qualification that opens pathways into supervisory positions, duty management, or further progression into higher‑level hospitality and business management.
Hospitality Management Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8
The Hospitality Management Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8 involves advanced training that equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage hospitality operations at a professional level. Apprentices gain hands‑on experience in hotels, restaurants, and events while studying modules in business planning, financial management, human resources, and strategic leadership. The course develops specialist skills in supervising teams, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of customer service, alongside core skills such as communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork. Learners also build meta‑skills like confidence, adaptability, and decision‑making, which are essential for leadership roles. Supported by their employer and training provider, apprentices achieve a nationally recognised qualification that prepares them for careers as duty managers, operations managers, or progression into senior hospitality and business management positions.
