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. 

We’re excited to launch a new grant‑funded opportunity through the Tay Cities Skills Project, HospitaliTAY. This opportunity is designed specifically for hospitality businesses and supports people currently working in, or newly joining, the sector. This funding aims to help individuals build confidence, develop professional skills, gain recognised qualifications, and take meaningful steps toward future leadership roles. This is a fantastic opportunity for employers to invest in their teams and strengthen their workforce for the future.

How can your business benefit?

Your business can access up to £5,000 of grant-funded training delivered by regional partners. (The final amount will depend on individual circumstances and requirements of the application).

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.  

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 (Angus, Dundee, Northeast Fife and Perth & Kinross) 

• A registered hospitality business 

For the purpose of the Hospitality Skills Project:  

Businesses that are operating in the food and accommodation service industries. This means restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, visitor attractions (with catering), hotels, campsites, and other accommodation. 

• 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 form.

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

Funding is limited so it’s important to apply early!

Submit your expression of interest
  • 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 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.

View our FAQs here.

Or to find out more about the Project, email the Hospitality Skills team at HospitalityTCRD@fife.ac.uk