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Talking Hospitality podcastThis fun, informative podcast brings experts together with a recruiter, a chef & a cake artiste talking Hospitality and industry related wide-ranging topics & solutions: from mental health; sobriety to attracting, hiring & retention of staff. Author: Talking Hospitality
Welcome to Talking Hospitality, where were all about real conversations, fresh insights, and actionable solutions for todays hospitality leaders. Whether youre managing a restaurant, running a hotel, or leading a team in hospitality, this podcast brings together industry pros with one goal: to help you tackle challenges, stay ahead of trends, and lead with confidence. Hosted by Timothy R Andrews, Tracey Rashid, and Joe McDonnell, each episode dives into hot topicsthink recruitment strategies, mental health, sustainability, tech innovations, and more. But we dont stop at identifying issues; were all about finding solutions that work. Our guests arent here to venttheyre here to provide practical advice, tips, and strategies that you can put into practice immediately. With a mix of industry insights, real-life examples, and solutions-focused discussions, Talking Hospitality is here to support and empower hospitality professionals who are looking to make a positive impact. Perfect for those with packed schedules, each episode is designed to offer maximum insight in a short, engaging format. Support the podcast by purchasing hospitality e-learning courses from Educating Hospitality or by buying us a coffeeevery little helps us keep the valuable content coming! So, if youre ready to boost your hospitality skills and gain fresh perspectives from industry experts, hit play and join the conversation. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Do You Make Apprenticeships Successful?
Episode 23
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
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, 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 this episode, we discuss:What makes apprenticeships succeed in hospitalityWhy employer commitment is the deciding factorApprenticeships as part of a wider L&D strategyOver-promotion and leadership without trainingSupporting learners beyond “free training”Project-based learning that adds real business valueApprenticeships for managers, not just new startersReducing stigma around the word “apprenticeship”TakeawaysApprenticeships succeed when employers stay involved Learners need support, not just enrolment.Funding doesn’t replace leadership Even fully funded programmes fail without day-to-day encouragement.Many hospitality managers are promoted without training Apprenticeships help close critical leadership gaps.Learning works best inside the business On-site workshops and real projects drive better results.A failed apprenticeship damages employer brand Broken promises lead to disengagement and turnover.Reframing apprenticeships removes resistance Positioning them as development programmes increases buy-in.Links referenced in this episode:
