Hospitality businesses: Are you ready to invest in your team's future?

Give your staff in hospitality the opportunity to develop new skills, enhance their confidence, and gain leadership capabilities that support long-term growth - for them and for your business. 

Submit your Expression of Interest today and be first in line when applications open.  

We’re excited to introduce a new grant-funded Hospitality Skills and Leadership Development Programme, created to support people working in, or newly joining, the hospitality sector. This opportunity is designed to help individuals build confidence, grow professional skills, and take meaningful steps toward future leadership roles.  

Whether you want to strengthen customer service skills, enhance supervisory capabilities, or broaden your understanding of hospitality leadership, this programme offers a supportive path to learn, grow, and lead.  

 

How can your business benefit?

Your business can access up to £5,000 of grant-funded training, delivered by regional partners.  

Skills training opportunities

Perfect for developing or refreshing practical skills that support operational excellence.  

Examples: Barista training, customer service, food hygiene, sector-specific technical skills.  

Leadership training opportunities

Ideal for staff ready to grow into leadership roles or formalise existing experience.  

Examples: Managing difficult conversations, people management, supervisory development, communication skills.  

This funding is designed to support people with upskilling, internal progression, talent development, and improved staff retention.  

Who can apply?

Businesses are warmly encouraged to apply on behalf of their staff if they meet the following criteria:  

  • Based in the Tay Cities Region  

  • A registered hospitality business (by hospitality definition)  

  • Supporting existing staff development - Current members of your team who would benefit from skills or leadership training. 

  • Supporting new staff - New recruits who would benefit from training as they start their roles/are being recruited. 

  • Committed to staff growth 

How to apply

We know how busy the industry is — so we’ve designed a simple, timesaving process.  

Just complete our short Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

Your submission helps us understand your goals, identify industry needs, and ensure the programme aligns with your development priorities.  

  • 1

    Tell us you're interested

    Share what your business needs and what skills would help your team thrive. Your input also helps shape the project. 
  • 2

    We'll be in touch

    An experienced member of the project team will contact you to explore your ideas and discuss how the £5,000 funding could support your goals. 
  • 3

    Your Information = Your Application 

    Everything gathered now contributes directly to your wider application.  No need to reapply when applications officially open — you’ll already be ahead. 
  • 4

    We connect you to opportunities 

    We’ll match you with high quality, relevant training through our regional delivery partners. 
  • 5

    Training begins 

    Once confirmed, we’ll help arrange and schedule your training.