The Power of Ten, ten future stars of the industry launched on their career paths.

 

Following the successful launch of “Ten out of Ten”  a new industry led training program backed by ten of the most prestigious hotels in the UK, a gruelling round of interviews held at Mallory Court whittled down 30 enthusiastic applicants to the final ten!

 

Applicants were put through their paces by representatives from each of the participating properties, in the room where key figures from,Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons,  The Fat Duck, Chewton Glen, Calcot Manor, The Vineyard at Stockcross, Lucknam Park, Mallory Court, the Bath Priory and Gidleigh Park.

 

The day involved a series of challenging group activities, a networking lunch and one to one interviews with some of their potential managers, including Hotelier of the Year Andrew Stembridge from Chewton Glen.

 

Everyone who attended the interview day should feel incredibly proud of their achievements but the final ten have now been selected and will commence the program in September 2011.

 

Huge congratulations go to :

Sam Oyitch

Ryan Humphrey

Edward Fitzpatrick

Ewen Thomas

Alex Austin

Grace Dunning

Francesca Brownsword

Alice Wood

Nicola Woodman

Claire Thomason

 

General Manager for two of the participating properties Sue Williams comments:

 

“The interview day was the culmination of two years planning and we were collectively delighted to have a room  filled with some of the brightest young people in the industry today. There were some very tough decisions to be made but our final ten showed so many truly great qualities that we feel sure that we have selected some real stars of the future ”

 

From September onwards visit www.ten-out of-ten.co.uk for updates and blogs from the students

 

Notes for Editors :

 

Ten out of Ten:

An industry led training program which has been set up by ten high profile establishments in the UK (listed below) The training program is pitched at the  highest level of the industry to attract  the brightest candidates who will then go on to pursue careers at management level. A common lack of skilled people available at this level was the catalyst for the implementation of the program. Candidates will complete a 25 month program spending 5 months at each of their 5 allocated properties covering – kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping/ maintenance, HR, sales and marketing and reception / reservations. At the end of the paid placement there will be the opportunity for the students to take up a further six month placement in one of the properties.

 

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