Partners
Amadeus
Amadeus delivers catering solutions to venues and event organisers who want to provide visitors and guests with fantastic, positive and memorable food and service. With almost 40 years’ experience
operating in venues and creating events as part of the NEC Group, Amadeus set itself apart from its competitors by using its knowledge to grow its customer business. Amadeus launched its Apprenticeship
Programme with Solihull College in July 2013.
Simon Hellier, executive head chef, ICC, Birmingham ‘We recognise that the industry needs a future, and we believe it is important that we nurture talent through Amadeus. Age is irrelevant – what we are looking for is passion. “The benefit of working for Amadeus is that you are part of a much wider group. This gives apprentices the opportunity to work with a diverse range of food at our venues, from retail through to fine-dining, learning the business over a two-year period. This teaches the key skills that a chef needs through classical training, modern molecular gastronomy and a wide variety of cooking techniques and styles. “It can sometimes feel like a slow
journey to become a chef, but you can’t rush learning and you will progress quicker later on if you have the solid foundation of an apprenticeship with Amadeus.”
“Age is irrelevant – what we are looking for is passion”
Students on the Apprentice Programme with this contract caterer will find themselves working on a huge range of events, backed up by a qualification from Solihull College
Simon’s top tips on what it takes to become a top chef ● Self-motivation – You have to be good at getting up in the morning and have a strong work ethic; be there every day, on time and ready to go. ● Time-keeping – this has to be impeccable; there is no negotiation on time. Chefs do not have the
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