Food and Beverage Apprentice
Lotus Indian Kitchen/ The Elephant and Peacock
Milford, Willington
Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 April 2025
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Summary
The role is for an apprentice to learn the A-Z of working at Lotus Indian Kitchen, so that they can grow with the business. There are 2 positions at Lotus Indian Kitchen and 2 positions at The Elephant and Peacock.
- Wage
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£12,480 a year
- Training course
- Hospitality team member (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts from Mon to Thurs would be from 5pm to 10pm.
On a weekend, we open at 12pm, so it could be a 12 to 5, or 5 to 10/close, or it could potentially be a full day.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 May 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
You would learn all aspects of service including:
- Waiting on tables
- Expediting food
- Working behind the bar
- Hosting
Each day could look different depending on the shift, a weekday would be a mix of hosting, using the booking system, giving menus and seating the guests, taking orders for food and drinks, and generally looking after the table. On a weekend, you would get your own section, ensuring the customer journey is smooth from the start to the end of the guests’ experience.
Where you’ll work
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Elephant Peacock, Derby Road, Milford, DE56 0QW
- Lotus Indian Kitchen, Mercia Marina, Willington, DE65 6DW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
DCG
Your training course
Hospitality team member (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2/E or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 2/E or above or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to learn
Other requirements
The vacancy is largely evening and weekend work.
About this company
Lotus Indian kitchen - An Indian tapas restaurant on the Mercia Marina in Willington; - Venue overlooks the water on Mercia Marina - Around 100 covers inside and around 50 covers outside - This is a fast paced restaurant in a dynamic and changing environment www.lotusindian.co.uk / Elephant & Peacock - An Indian gastropub in Milford - An 11 room hotel is located on the 2nd floor - Around 100 covers inside and around 50 covers outside - We also serve a traditional Sunday roast on weekends www.elephantandpeacock.co.uk
Company benefits
Tips are paid on a monthly basis. We progress and promote, so pay rises will occur with promotions depending on quality of performance.
After this apprenticeship
Depending on your progress and skillset, there could be roles such as supervisor, bar manager and assistant manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Ali Harrison
ali.harrison@derby-college.ac.uk
07808 205883
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316037.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
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