PizzaExpress has announced plans to recruit 2,500 people in the UK over the next five years as part of its expansion programme, which will see circa 20 new restaurant openings a year across the UK.
It also outlined plans to grow its apprenticeship scheme with an ambition to have at least one apprentice in each of its restaurants. There are currently 448 PizzaExpress restaurants nationwide.
Apprenticeships
Since its launch in 2013, PizzaExpress has recruited 377 people onto its apprenticeship scheme. The 12-month programme was created by PizzaExpress, along with vocational education specialists Lifetime Training and City & Guilds.
Apprenticeships are available across four areas: Kitchen Services, Food & Beverage, Supervisor, and Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. Recruits can gain a Level 2 qualification, which is the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade A-C, or Level 3 which is equivalent to two A-Levels. Learning involves face-to-face tuition and guidance from onsite mentors, development workshops and master classes.
As part of its wider recruitment programme, the company is also looking to employ 2,500 people in the UK over the next five years, with roles available at all levels, from entry level to management. PizzaExpress, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, currently employs 10,000 people in the UK.
Richard Hodgson, PizzaExpress’ CEO, said:
“PizzaExpress has been at the forefront of the restaurant industry for 50 years and as such we have a responsibility to invest in the future of the sector. This means investing in people, creating new opportunities and giving our teams a reason to feel good about what they do, and the valuable contribution they make.”
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