Catering and Hospitality Apprentice
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel · HARTLEPOOL, TS27 4PA
Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
We are seeking a Catering & Hospitality Apprentice to join our team and begin their career in a unique heritage setting. We are looking for a passionate about the hospitality service and learning every aspect of hospitality in a real working hotel.
The work
- Restaurant service — assisting with table setup, greeting guests, taking orders, serving food, and maintaining high service standards.
- Bistro & bar support — preparing drinks, delivering light meals, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Food preparation — supporting the kitchen team with basic prep, plating, and maintaining hygiene standards.
- Housekeeping assistance — helping maintain clean dining areas, function rooms, and service stations.
- Customer care — ensuring guests feel welcomed, valued, and well looked after.
- Health & safety compliance — following food safety, hygiene, and manual‑handling procedures.
Training
- Catering & Hospitality Foundation Level
- Middlesbrough College
Training provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
What you come out with
A Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship which lasts for 8 MONTHS can lead directly into a specific route either Chef or front of house programme, helping you build more advanced skills and confidence. For motivated learners, there may also be the opportunity to secure a job at the end of the training, with employers often looking to retain committed apprentices who perform well.
Pay extras and benefits
Refreshments whilst on site and free parking
£12,480 a year
The employer
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is a historic country‑house hotel on Hesleden Road near Hartlepool, combining 18th‑century architecture, quiet rural surroundings, and a well‑regarded restaurant and bistro that draw both locals and visitors.
Workplace
- HESLEDEN ROAD, HESLEDEN, HARTLEPOOL, TS27 4PA