Degree Apprentice

Park Plaza; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Hotel discounts

F&B discounts

Holiday

Free meals

Wagestream access

Refer a friend

Wellbeing benefits

Ride to Work

EAP

Job summary

PPHE Hotel Group offers a fully funded Degree Apprenticeship in hospitality, combining academic study with hands-on experience in London’s iconic hotels. Over three years you will complete a BA (Hons) in Applied Hospitality Management and achieve a Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprenticeship while working in a premium hotel.

The programme involves shift work, including weekends and evenings, and offers incentives like service charge and other perks.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) in Applied Hospitality Management (degree)
• Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprenticeship (apprenticeship)

Responsibilities

• Participate in front office operations across departments.
• Spend time studying with Gloucester University (one day per week).
• Develop supervisory/managerial skills over the degree apprenticeship.

Education

BA (Hons) in Applied Hospitality Management

Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprenticeship

Job description

Ready to launch your hospitality career with a global leader? Starting January 2027

Join PPHE Hotel Group, an award-winning international hospitality group. We’re creators of exceptional guest experiences, and we want you to create your future with us.

This fully funded Degree Apprenticeship offers the perfect blend of academic learning and hands-on experience in luxury hotels. Over three years, you’ll complete a BA (Hons) in Applied Hospitality Management and achieve a Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprenticeship, all while working in one of London’s most iconic hotels.

This is a Degree Apprenticeship in a hospitality business, so will involve shift work including weekends and evenings. There is also the opportunity to earn service charge and other incentives on top of your salary.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £12.71 per hour, based on a 40 hour week
• Discounted PPHE hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Start with 30 days of holiday per year (pro rata) including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Two free meals per day
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

What You’ll Do

• 1 year in the Front Office department
• 1 year in the Food & Beverage department
• One day per week spent studying with Gloucester University, study days will be held within London based venues
• In your first 2 years, you’ll gain a more rounded knowledge of the hotel operations
• In your final year, you will pick a specialism in one of these areas, which you will continue in your role to develop your supervisory/managerial skills for the final year of your programme.

This is your chance to develop your knowledge and practical skills, guided by a team of outstanding professionals who are committed to building confident team leaders.