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Developing Professional Excellence Through Work and Study

Degree Apprenticeship Our Degree Apprenticeships offer an exceptional four-year development pathway for individuals seeking to build a long-term career in luxury hospitality while gaining a recognised academic qualification. Designed to combine full-time professional experience with structured academic study, the programme enables apprentices to earn while they learn, developing practical expertise alongside strategic and leadership capability.

ABout the Programme

Throughout the programme, Apprentices are employed in a full-time operational role—such as Food & Beverage, where they contribute meaningfully to day-to-day service delivery while progressively expanding their professional and managerial responsibilities. Alongside this, Apprentices complete a Level 6 Degree in Chartered Management, ensuring a balanced and rigorous approach to both practical and academic development.

This pathway is ideal for individuals who are ambitious, disciplined, and motivated to grow through real-world experience, supported by formal education and structured development.

What the Programme Offers

A Dual Learning Experience

The Degree Apprenticeship blends immersive, on-the-job experience with accredited academic study, enabling Apprentices to apply learning immediately within a luxury hospitality environment.

Full-Time Employment from Day One

Apprentices hold permanent, paid roles within the business, gaining invaluable operational exposure while building professional credibility and confidence in a live hospitality setting.

Recognised Academic Qualification

On successful completion, Apprentices are awarded a Level 6 Degree in Chartered Management, providing a strong academic foundation and a nationally recognised professional qualification.

Structured Development & Support

Apprentices benefit from a clear development framework, ongoing coaching, and performance feedback, ensuring steady progression across both operational excellence and leadership capability.

Professional & Personal Growth

The programme develops critical skills including commercial awareness, people leadership, communication, and strategic thinking, essential for long-term success in hospitality management.

A Clear Pathway to Leadership

Upon completion of the four-year programme, Apprentices are well positioned to progress into supervisory and management roles, equipped with both extensive operational experience and a strong academic credential.

video q&A Core Questions for Krystian

What inspired you to take on a degree apprenticeship at The Grove, and why did you feel it was the right path for you?
How have you found balancing your studies with your role here, and what support have you received along the way?
In what ways has the apprenticeship helped you develop your leadership skills and confidence?
Can you share an example of something you’ve learnt through your studies that you’ve been able to apply in your day-to-day role?
Looking ahead, how do you see this apprenticeship shaping your career, and what advice would you give to others considering it?