London’s top hotels have combined forces to pledge over 1,000 new job opportunities for young people by 2015.
The job opportunities pledged are a mix of work experience, apprenticeships and full time job roles for 16-24 year olds, and count towards the British Hospitality Association’s Jobs Campaign – The Big Hospitality Conversation. Some of London’s biggest name brands such as The Goring Hotel, Hilton, Four Seasons Hotel, The Ritz, The Savoy, Park Plaza, Marriott, Royal Garden Hotel, Shangri-La and Premier Inn are offering the new opportunities in their London hotels.
Biggest ever jobs drive
The Big Hospitality Conversation is the BHA’s biggest ever jobs drive aiming to unite the industry in creating thousands of new jobs for young people.
Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Executive of the British Hospitality Association said:
“The BHA is galvanising the industry to invest in our best resource – our young people – and, from the response we have received so far, this is happening. London has set a terrific start with over 1,000 job opportunities pledged and the campaign is now going all over the UK.”
Patrick Dempsey, Managing Director of Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants is the instigator and chairman of the BHA’s jobs campaign, and said:
“Having some of London’s biggest hospitality names pledging over 1,000 job opportunities for young people is sending out a strong message that industry leaders are hearing the needs of young people and answering. The industry has many job vacancies and huge career opportunities. Hopefully more young people will realise this and look to this industry to achieve their dreams and their potential.”
Red Carnation Hotels: 100 new jobs
Luxury hotels group Red Carnation Hotels which has hotels in Belgravia, Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Kensington has joined the campaign with one of the biggest commitments of 100 new jobs for young people between now and 2015. Jonathan Raggett, General Manager of Red Carnation Hotels said:
“For young people, working in the hospitality industry is often overlooked, yet it offers a rewarding, challenging and serious career choice. We wholeheartedly support this industry wide initiative to get more of our young people into work and encourage other hospitality companies to get involved.”