Apprenticeships at The Grove: Your Next Step

What can you expect from an apprenticeship at The GROVE?

At the Grove, we currently have 15 apprentices enrolled on various apprenticeships across the business. We work closely with our trusted apprenticeship partners to deliver programmes that combine hands-on experience in a luxury hospitality environment with structured learning and recognised qualifications. This approach allows individuals to develop practical, career-ready skills while progressing confidently towards their long-term goals.

Which departments and roles can apprentices join?

We offer apprenticeships at every stage, right from entry-level starters to higher-level programmes that build leadership, management skills, and future succession. Apprenticeships are available across several key areas, including:

Food & Beverage
Kitchen and Culinary
Rooms Division (Front Office and Housekeeping)
Hospitality Leadership and Management
Gardens
Greenkeeping
Maintenance

What skills do apprentices develop during the programme?

Our apprenticeships develop real-world skills, confidence, and career-ready talent across every area of hospitality and operations.

Food & Beverage: Deliver exceptional guest experiences while mastering service excellence, product knowledge, teamwork, and food safety.

Kitchen & Culinary: Learn professional cooking techniques, creativity, kitchen operations, and high standards of hygiene which are the foundations of a successful culinary career.

Rooms Division (Front Office & Housekeeping): Become the face of outstanding hospitality through guest service, organisation, quality standards, and smooth day-to-day operations.

Hospitality Leadership & Management: Develop confident leadership, people management, commercial awareness, and operational skills to progress into supervisory and management roles.

Gardens: Gain hands-on experience in landscaping, plant care, sustainability, and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.

Greenkeeping: Master the specialist skills behind world-class golf courses – turf care, machinery, precision maintenance, and environmental stewardship.

Maintenance: Build practical technical skills in repairs, safety, and preventative maintenance to keep facilities running smoothly and safely.

How do apprenticeships support long-term career development with us?

Apprenticeships build long-term careers by combining real-world experience, expert mentoring, and recognised training. They bridge the gap between learning and work, allowing individuals to earn while developing practical, job-ready skills at the same time they bring fresh ideas, creativity, and innovation into the business. Through clear career pathways and a culture of continuous growth, apprenticeships strengthen retention, boost employability, and create a skilled, committed workforce for the future.