Discover our Apprenticeship Programme Skills for life

Apprenticeships are about more than learning a job. They’re about building confidence, developing lifelong skills and creating real career pathways in hospitality.

From front of house to behind the scenes, our apprentices are gaining hands-on experience every day - supported by our teams, learning on the job and shaping their futures. Meet the people behind our apprenticeship programme and discover how skills for life are built across the resort.

Why choose a hospitality apprenticeship

Hospitality is about people first - that’s what makes it such a powerful place to build skills for life.

Every day brings new challenges, new faces and new opportunities to learn. From working as part of a team and communicating with confidence, to developing technical expertise and leadership skills, hospitality offers hands-on experience that can’t be taught in a classroom alone.

Our Apprenticeship Programme

A structured 12–15 month development journey designed to combine real work experience with supported learning. We collaborate with specialist apprenticeship providers to offer work-based learning across a wide range of departments, helping develop the hospitality talent of the future. This can include apprenticeships in a number of areas including:

• Food and Beverage
• Front Office and Guest Relations
• Housekeeping
• Commercial (Destination and Event Experience Teams, Sales, Revenue and Marketing)
• IT, HR and Finance
• Kitchens. Working at Clocktower Brasserie & Horto
• Meetings and Events (Production Kitchen)
• Holiday Park
• Golf

Meet our Apprentices

We caught up with Amelia, Callum, James, Ollie & Dan to talk about all things apprenticeships at Rudding Park
Five minutes with our Apprentices: Watch the videos

Success Stories

Callum Bowmer - From Apprentice to Resort Head Chef

Callum’s journey at Rudding Park began when he was a teenager. After gaining experience across Clocktower Brasserie and Horto as an Apprentice, he became Head Chef at Horto, known for his creativity, passion for flavour and eye on industry trends, Callum has created countless menus enjoyed by guests across the resort. Alongside his culinary success, he’s become a strong leader and mentor - playing a key role in developing young chefs through our chef development programme. Now as Resort Head Chef, Callum helps drive standards across all kitchens, ensuring every guest experience is the very best it can be.

"Rudding Park has a really strong culture when it comes to encouraging members of the team to embrace opportunities to grow and develop your skills."

James Crossley - from Apprentice to Meeting & Events Bar Supervisor

James started his career at Rudding Park as an apprentice and has progressed into his role as Meeting & Events Bar Supervisor. In January 2026, he was recognised by his colleagues with the Unsung Hero award at our Team Awards - voted for by staff in recognition of his dedication, teamwork and positive impact.

FAQs

Is this for me?
If you are looking to start a career in hospitality but unsure what to expect then YES, this is for you!  Whether you are a graduate, school leaver or looking for a career change, our Apprenticeship Programme could kick start your passion for a career you love.

What can I expect?
No two experiences are the same! Throughout the programme you will acquire insight and hands-on experience into a successful hospitality business. On successful completion of the programme you will receive a certificate and memento of your time at Rudding Park. You will also be fast tracked through the recruitment process for any suitable at Rudding Park vacancies.

What are the hours and salary?
Hours are varied, depending on the type of apprenticeship.  All apprenticeships at Rudding Park are paid opportunities and apprentices will receive a competitive rate or, including all our staff benefits and perks. The salary for a Rudding Park apprenticeship will depend on the level and type of apprenticeship, as well as the job role.