Compass Group UK & Ireland, a UK food and support services firm, has launched its new business Compass Scotland.
Compass Scotland aims to provide innovative, sustainable and high-quality catering and support services across sectors including education, workplace catering, defence, sports and leisure, plus the Aberdeen based offshore business. Its existing clients include Edinburgh Zoo, Chrysaor, EICC and Merchiston School.
Compass Scotland has also created its own apprenticeship scheme, taking employees from level 2 to degree level 6. The apprenticeship programme will work closely with Scottish specific clients, hospitality industry stakeholders, colleges and a training provider. The business aims to deliver career pathways including accredited qualifications and modern apprenticeships that offer opportunities for skills development and progression.
Central to the programme will be a new partnership with Michelin-starred Chef, Tom Kitchin, as culinary ambassador. This will see Chef Kitchin contributing to the apprenticeship and training programme and working closely as a consultant for Compass Scotland.
David Hay, managing director, Compass Scotland, commented: “Our size and scale sets us apart and this new era of Compass Scotland will take us from strength to strength, while recognising the need for our sector to focus on skills and development. At the heart of our business is the Scottish leadership group, a team of experts which continues to focus on learning, customer-focused service and sector innovation.
“The opportunities offered through our apprenticeship scheme will enable employees to change or enhance their careers and underlines how our business is committed to helping every colleague, partner and client realise their potential. Having started my own career with Compass at the age of 19 as a hospitality waiter, this is something I feel incredibly passionate about. I very much look forward to seeing the next generation of this fantastic industry develop in Scotland through this exciting programme.”
Chef Tom Kitchin, said: “I am really looking forward to working with Compass Scotland and the many exciting projects with the team, plus helping to bring through the next generation of Scottish hospitality.”
