<p>Starting out on a new career path is one of the most exciting things a young person can ever do. The learning of new skills, meeting new people in all sorts of different jobs, going to new places, and embracing what’s to come. At Thatchers we really appreciate what an important step taking on a new career is, and through our Early Careers Programme one of the most important things we can do is listen, encourage and offer the best training around.</p>

<p>We know that we have a huge responsibility to make sure you’re receiving the best advice, the best mentoring, and the best opportunities. And we’re helping you unlock your future.</p>

<p>We’re so lucky at Thatchers to be able to offer a range of <a href="https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/">apprenticesh…; and <a href="https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/1000075865">t…; all based here at Myrtle Farm. Whatever your skill set, whatever your ambitions, come and talk to us. Give it a go - we’d love to hear from you.</p>

<p>Our apprentices have learned how to be cider makers, how to care for our orchards, and how to be part of our successful commercial team. Every day is different at Myrtle Farm, and if we ask our apprentices what they’ve got out of being part of the Thatchers family, we hear words such as confidence, self-esteem, skills, getting the best of both worlds, experience – and a career within a growing, successful company.</p>

<p>If hospitality is where you see your future, then we’ve got some great opportunities at our beautiful pub and restaurant, The Railway Inn, here in Sandford.</p>

<p>Through our brand new<a href="https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/1000075865"&gt; traineeships</a> we’ve set up with Weston College, we’re now able to offer more opportunities at The Railway Inn – what could be a better way to learn and develop your skills within hospitality and catering.</p>

<p>Are you a creative and see yourself using your flair and technical skills as part of a dynamic kitchen team? Or do you have a love for meeting and greeting new people, offering the highest levels of customer service, and experiencing the buzz and excitement of working at events?</p>

<p>If you’re following a <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/hospi… course at Weston College</a>, we’d love to hear from you. Being a part of our traineeship could lead to a full-time position with Thatchers, or perhaps could lead to one of our award-winning apprenticeships.</p>

<p>We’ve currently got positions for a Trainee Commis Chef, working closely with our head chef James and his brilliant team. We looking for someone who can work in a fast paced and high pressured environment, and who has a flair and passion for delivering high standards of food. Or are you someone who would thrive in a public facing role that requires good initiative and attentiveness towards providing top quality service to every single customer. If so, then one of our front of house roles working with Leigh and her enthusiastic and passionate team may be for you.</p>

<p>We know these are more than just jobs. They could be your future. So we’ll be running skills workshops, masterclasses and a host of other training opportunities that will complement your college learning, and will form the basis of an exciting future within the hospitality industry.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/careers/">Check out our website</a>, or chat to <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/supporting-you/careers-advice">Weston College Recruitment team</a>. We look forward to being a part of your future!</p>

<p><em>-&nbsp;Emma Cox, Thatchers Cider&nbsp;</em></p>

<p paraeid="{aa201b82-cd57-4348-9776-6cc612222d01}{212}" paraid="1435493454">Last week, Weston College hosted the Institute of Hospitality West of England: Best of the West Conference, designed to celebrate the best of western hospitality and discuss critical issues such as recruitment, retention, and innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{aa201b82-cd57-4348-9776-6cc612222d01}{234}" paraid="1182038488">The event was sponsored by Accelerate which is a unique initiative that will provide sector support and workshops to individuals in North Somerset that is funded by the UK Government Community Renewal Fund. The Accelerate Programme has allocated part of their funding to the Best of the West event, as Weston-super-Mare is so dependent on tourism, they want to help local hospitality businesses thrive. &nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{aa201b82-cd57-4348-9776-6cc612222d01}{248}" paraid="1386207101">The conference featured a vibrant panel session which was chaired by Sarah Peters of Commercial Development, Alex Polizzi of Polizzi Collection and The Hotel Inspector, Dean of Services at Weston College Sandra Bull, Dan Flanagan - Recruitment Manager from Liberation Group and Butcombe Brewery and Front of House Manager Chris Bancroft at The Newt.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5ebffa10-3e19-45b8-823f-efa25dcbb4e2}{22}" paraid="1713279703" xml:lang="EN-GB">Key skills sessions on communication on hospitality for the deaf community were&nbsp;delivered as part of the conference and attendees had the chance to meet suppliers, meet industry professionals and learn more about the training and employment support that Weston College can offer.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{e9ea90c1-53c3-4881-a577-3ae4f05f04ca}{107}" paraid="1126686173" xml:lang="EN-GB">Lynsey Mckinstry from the Business Growth team at Weston College comments “Working with the Institute of Hospitality, who expressed their interest in bringing their annual conference to Weston-super-Mare, we felt that this was the perfect opportunity to offer businesses and individuals the chance to network and be part of the conversation about the industry and the challenges it faces.”&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{aa201b82-cd57-4348-9776-6cc612222d01}{254}" paraid="1645491000">“We hope all attendees from the world of hospitality found this event useful and that it cemented our promise and commitment to assist with supporting their business growth. We aim to&nbsp;help the industry move forward positively within a sector so hard hit over the past two years and see it flourish!”&nbsp;</p>