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Apprenticeships provide learners with objective guardrails to measure their skills against industry standards. Discover how this framework clarifies career progression and pinpoints skill gaps for growth. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #ApprenticeshipFramework #CareerDevelopment #SkillsGap

Management team reveals a training gap. None received formal training on *how* to train others—a basic leadership skill. Bridging this gap is key. Listen to the full episode for more. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #LeadershipSkills #EmployeeTraining #Management

In this episode, Electric Mayonnaise share why apprenticeships only work when employers fully commit and how the right support, mindset and structure can turn them into powerful development tools.

This episode explores what actually makes apprenticeships successful in hospitality — and why commitment from employers matters more than funding or frameworks. Timothy R Andrews and Joe McDonnell are joined by Neil Gander and Lucy Grant-Evans from Electric Mayonnaise (https://www.electricmayonnaise.co.uk/) , who share their experience of delivering apprenticeships as part of a wider learning and development approach. The conversation looks at why apprenticeships fail when they’re treated as a tick-box exercise, how over-promotion creates leadership gaps, and why many managers are expected to lead teams without ever being taught how. Neil and Lucy explain why taking training into the business, using project-based learning, and genuinely supporting learners leads to better outcomes for both people and organisations. This is a practical episode for hospitality employers who want apprenticeships to improve retention, build stronger leaders, and protect their employer brand. In th…

Yesterday, our founders Timothy R. Andrews MIH and Sarah Kettel MIH attended the Institute of Hospitality Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons. It wasn’t about optics. It was about putting hospitality where it belongs in the national conversation. Skills, professional standards, retention and long-term career pathways were front and centre, with industry leaders and partners who genuinely care about the future of the sector. A key moment was hearing from Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality, on the ambition for Chartered Status and what meaningful professional recognition could look like for thousands of hospitality professionals across the UK and beyond. When hospitality is taken seriously at this level, it sends a clear message. This industry is built on skill, professionalism and people who deserve structure, progression and respect. These moments matter. They help shift the narrative and keep hospitality firmly on the agenda where decisions are shaped.

Talking Hospitality visits Leonardo Hotel Brighton! Hear insights about the hospitality industry beyond London, plus a studio update. Stay tuned for more! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #Brighton #LeonardoHotel #Podcast

British wintertime at @brightonpier The umbrella never made it. Bracing! #talkinghospitality #podcast #hospitality #brighton

Appetite for Apprenticeships simplifies accessing funds to up-skill staff, boost retention (73% stay 2+ years post-apprenticeship), and fill skills gaps. Value your team; they'll value your business. Full episode @talkinghospitalitypodcast. Subscribe for more! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #Apprenticeships #StaffUpskilling #EmployeeRetention

How Can You Use the Apprenticeship Levy Properly This episode explores why hospitality continues to lose people, skills and funding — and what can actually be done about it. Timothy R Andrews is joined by Vicky Glover, Founder of Appetite 4 Apprenticeships, for a clear, practical conversation about apprenticeships, retention and the realities facing hospitality employers. Vicky explains how the apprenticeship levy works, why billions of pounds go unused every year, and how large organisations can legally gift funding to SMEs that desperately need training support. The discussion covers why 43% of hospitality workers leave within their first three months, how poor onboarding damages the industry’s reputation, and why apprenticeships are often misunderstood or badly implemented. The episode also looks at social mobility, diversity and long-term career progression — challenging the idea that apprenticeships are only for entry-level roles. From sole traders to multi-site operators, th…

In our latest episode Vicky Glover shares her opinon as to why. The perception needs to shift. We must actively promote the incredible opportunities in schools and colleges. By your mid-20s, you could be running a million-pound business or be your own entrepreneur. Why aren't we elevating that message? #talkinghospitality #hospitality #EmployerOfChoice #IndustryLeadership #CareerProgression

How much do you think has been unclaimed and returned to the UK government in unclaimed Apprenticeships Levy? Go on guess. Go on. A staggering £3.3 billion worth of funding was handed back to the government in the last 3 years. Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping hospitality’s future. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #funding #government #podcast #apprenticeships

The energetic, passionate and incredibly articulate Vicky Glover joins the show in our latest episode where she demystifies the funding levy for Apprenticeships and why it's important to use it. https://www.talkinghospitality.com/how-can-you-use-the-apprenticeship-levy-properly/ #talkinghospitality #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #podcast #apprenticeships #apprenticeshipslevy

Vicky Glover, founder of Appetite 4 Apprenticeships, breaks down how the apprenticeship levy really works, why 43% of hospitality staff leave within three months, and how apprenticeships can be a powerful tool for retention, progression and social mobility. The episode gives a practical, no-nonsense conversation about keeping people, investing smarter, and building a stronger industry from the inside out.

This episode explores why hospitality continues to lose people, skills and funding — and what can actually be done about it. Timothy R Andrews is joined by Vicky Glover, Founder of Appetite 4 Apprenticeships, for a clear, practical conversation about apprenticeships, retention and the realities facing hospitality employers. Vicky explains how the apprenticeship levy works, why billions of pounds go unused every year, and how large organisations can legally gift funding to SMEs that desperately need training support. The discussion covers why 43% of hospitality workers leave within their first three months, how poor onboarding damages the industry’s reputation, and why apprenticeships are often misunderstood or badly implemented. The episode also looks at social mobility, diversity and long-term career progression — challenging the idea that apprenticeships are only for entry-level roles. From sole traders to multi-site operators, this conversation breaks down how apprenticeships c…

An inspirational story, re-released for 2026. Hear it now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFM5qdT0UkY or any of your favourite podcast platforms #talkinghospitality #hospitality #travel #adventureAchievement

What happens you reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro? An inspirational story, re-released for 2026. Hear it now at TalkingHospitality.com or any of your favourite podcast platforms #talkinghospitality #hospitality #porters #travel #adventure

A quick dose of insight from Talking Hospitality: Material stuff fell away. What became important was all of us together on this journey and how much we were helping each other. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #LifeJourney #ValueLife #HelpingEachOther

Who carries your equipment when you visit Mount Kilimanjaro? An inspirational story, re-releaseed for 2026. Hear it now at TalkingHospitality.com or any of your favourite podcast platforms #talkinghospitality #hospitality #porters #travel #adventure

What's the best advice to follow when trekking on the side of a mountain? Sage advice from Paul Cook in our latest bonus episode - reedited and remastered for some new years inspiration! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #traveltips #slowdown #takeiteasyvice

In a re-edited edition of a season 1 episode, we have released this bonus episode for anyone struggling with inspiration at the moment. Guest Paul Cook, professional events guru and storyteller shares his tale on how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro changed his life. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #SummitNight #MountainClimbing #Mindfulness #lifechanges

This remastered bonus episode revisits a powerful conversation first recorded in 2020, where a walk up a mountain becomes a turning point for life and career. Hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel are joined by events professional and author Paul Cook, who shares the story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — and how the experience fundamentally changes how he sees work, purpose and success. What begins as a casual decision made in a pub quickly becomes a physically demanding and emotionally revealing journey. As Paul climbs higher, everyday noise falls away. Material concerns lose their importance. Trust, humility and teamwork come to the forefront — particularly through the guidance and care of the local crew and porters who make the climb possible. Through exhaustion, fear and vulnerability on summit night, Paul reaches a moment of clarity that stays with him long after he comes back down the mountain. The episode explores career change, respect for unseen roles, and the courag…

Which vibe wins? King's Cross's funky energy, Soho's tech, or Euston's hospitality hangout? Join the discussion on Talking Hospitality! #TalkingHospitality #Hospitality #CreativeSpace #Podcast #Soho

Here's hoping 2026 is off to a great start for you all! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #podcast #industry