Bournemouth and Poole College Invites Hall & Woodhouse to Lead the Way with Speed Student Interviews

Bournemouth and Poole College has recently joined forces with Hall & Woodhouse, the regional independent brewer, to partner in the delivery of a Production Chef apprenticeship.

Following this, Hall & Woodhouse and Bournemouth and Poole College organised an event for their Business Partners (tenants) to explore our bespoke apprenticeship offer. This included guests from The Lord Nelson pub on Poole Quay and The Yachtsman in Hamworthy, who engaged in a meet and greet with students, in what was dubbed ‘speed’ interview sessions in the college's boardroom.

Approximately five students per table met with pub managers who sounded them out for a career as a chef. Many had already studied their first year at the college, with some also undertaking chef courses. In all, 24 learners were invited to interview, with a view to gaining either part or full-time work with Hall & Woodhouse business partners, and the opportunity to build their future careers. 

The programme started 12 months ago at Chichester College and was implemented in February at Bournemouth and Poole College. Colleagues have been working in collaboration with Chichester to ensure that the Hall & Woodhouse programme has a standardised collaborative approach; this will continue with the other two newly onboarded colleges.

Julie O’Carroll, Director of Business Development and Partnerships, said: “There was some real talent in the room, and recruiters who attended will approach to employ directly, as a result of the speed interviews. I was delighted with how it went, as was Jill Meyerhoff, Head of Recruitment & Immigration at Hall & Woodhouse.”

Jill Meyerhoff, Head of Recruitment and Immigration at Hall & Woodhouse, added: “We’re committed to supporting our Business Partners in every aspect of their business, including helping them to find and retain the very best talent.

“Thank you so much to our colleagues at Bournemouth & Poole College who work tirelessly to offer opportunities to students and employers alike.”

Hall & Woodhouse is an independent family company that brews award winning Badger Ales and Outland Beers and runs an estate of high-quality pubs across the south of England. For information about Hall & Woodhouse and its Business Partner (tenanted) estate across the south, see: www.hall-woodhousepartnerships.co.uk.