The Academy by Simon Rogan apprenticeship programme, established by Simon Rogan Restaurants, in conjunction with Kendal College, has been shortlisted from among 200 entrants for Springboard Awards in two categories; the Best Apprenticeship Strategy and the Best Education and Industry Partnership.
Created in 2021 in collaboration with Kendal College, the Academy by Simon Rogan is a 15-month hands-on immersive learning programme, specifically designed to take students on a unique journey. The programme is designed to equip them with skills that will escalate their passion for food and drink. As they learn through working directly with the teams in Simon's Lake District restaurants and are further supplemented with practical and theory-based learning, provided by the expert tutors from Kendal College, one of the UK's leading hospitality schools.
The annual Springboard Awards for Excellence are designed as a celebration of hospitality's finest individuals and businesses. Recognising and rewarding those who have demonstrated over the last year their resourcefulness, creativity and innovation in supporting and nurturing their co-workers within their individual organisations.
Some of the biggest names in hospitality, including The Ivy Collection, Dakota Hotels, The Athenaeum Hotel and Residencies, The Vineyard Group and Hilton, feature among this year's shortlisted finalists, recognising the outstanding work they have each undertaken in developing their talent and promoting the industry.
Marcin Maryniak, Head of HR & Recruitment with Simon Rogan Restaurants, commented: "We launched the Academy by Simon Rogan, to be able to provide those serious about developing their careers in hospitality with an opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading restaurant teams.
Being shortlisted in two Springboard Award categories demonstrates the hard work and dedication of every member of our team and the culinary team from Kendal College, who by collaborating closely together have made the Academy project such a success since its creation In 2021."
After receiving a record number of entries and nominations this year, the Springboard Awards judges have had the unenviable task of shortlisting the finalist across each of the seventeen award categories, which include: the Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award, Best Employer Award, Best Education & Industry Partnership and Community Engagement Award.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 11th April, at the prestigious InterContinental Park Lane, London, hosted by acclaimed character comedian, Simon Brodkin.
To gain an insight into what it means to join the Academy by Simon Rogan as a student apprentice find out about Harvey's story: https://www.thecumbrialep.co.uk/news-detail/2023/i-was-raised-in-a-foodie-family-now-i-work-at-the-best-restaurants-in-the-world--national-apprenticeship-week-harveys-story/
To find out more and to apply for a place with the Academy by Simon Rogan please visit: www.simonrogan.co.uk/careers-academy or email academy@simonrogan.co.uk
KEY DATES:
The next round of Academy by Simon Rogan applications opens on 18th March 2024.