Vocational skills Coach Catering/Hospitality
- Milton Keynes College Group
- Milton Keynes, UK
- 09 Oct, 2026
Job Description
Milton Keynes College are looking for a Barista/skills coach to provide support to our students, and catering team You will provide support in skills delivery to students in the Brasserie with the Barista. As vocational skills coach for our catering and hospitality students you will provide general and practical support to both students and staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking individual who enjoys contributing to and working as part of a team.
You will play a key role in the correct and appropriate use of equipment and resources used as well as support and guide students with their practical and theory work. It is important that you can use your own expert knowledge from the industry to inspire and motivate learners to achieve success. You will work closely with commercial and Teaching staff to provide an outstanding teaching and learning experience. We are keen to hear from candidates with experience from the catering and hospitality industry, who are interested in starting a career within education. Students studying for a career in the catering and hospitality industries will benefit from your invaluable industry experience.
Our on-site Award winning restaurant, The Brasserie, is a fully operational, award-winning dining experience where education meets industry excellence. Open to the public and driven by high standards, The Brasserie offers a vibrant, professional environment in which students develop their skills in a real-world setting. From crafting innovative menus, working alongside Michelin chefs on their taste of Tuesday to delivering exceptional front-of-house service, students work alongside experienced industry professionals to create memorable dining experiences for our guests, including their Thursday taste night. The restaurant prides itself on creativity, sustainability, and attention to detail, reflecting current industry trends while nurturing the next generation of catering and hospitality talent. The Brasserie is full of energy, ambition, and innovation, where aspiring chefs, baristas, and hospitality professionals build confidence, refine their craft, and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive setting
OUR BENEFITS
- 35 days annual leave
- 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
- Birthday off
- UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
- A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
- Employee wellbeing platform
- Access to a variety of EDIB related Employee Networks
- Great working environment with complementary parking at both our Milton Keynes and Bletchley sites
Milton Keynes College Group was formed in 2021, with the mission of Building Fairer Futures. The College Group includes 1,200 colleagues who work across MK College, the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) Bletchley, our prison education services in 30 prisons and MK Commercial which comprises The Brasserie restaurant, Sport Central, Courtside and the Chaffron Centre.
At MK College, our colleagues support more than 3,000 16-19 year olds currently studying with us and a total student population of over 8,000. Founded in 1982, MK College offers a broad variety of qualifications, including vocational courses, apprenticeships, T levels, higher education and professional certificates, as well as employability skills and community training.
We are proud to have opened one of the biggest Institutes of Technology in the country. The South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley is a consortium of prestigious partners led by Milton Keynes College. Anchor partners include Microsoft, Evidence Talks, Activate Learning, Cranfield University and KPMG. The SCIoT provides higher level technical qualifications, apprenticeships and short courses. We offer a hub of innovation and world-leading technological advancements with relentless dedication to future-proof the lives and skills of learners. At South Central IoT, our learners can be anything ready.
The College is also a national provider of education services in prisons across the country. For nearly 30 years, we have worked with offenders in both custody, the wider community and currently work with 30 prisons across England. This includes 13 prisons which make up the Long Term High Security Estate, 16 category B, C and D prisons and the new HMP Fosse Way.
Founded on the principle of Further Education’s ability to transform lives through learning, we’re proud to create an environment that attracts the best colleagues and students from Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, and supports education in prisons nationally. The value we gain from the diverse communities we serve is immeasurable. We want all our colleagues, students and learners to feel they are an integral part of the College Group and together we will create an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to College life and our collective knowledge and growth.
We know that education has the power to build fairer futures for all, and we know that we can’t create real change on our own. That’s why we work with employers to ensure that our learners develop the skills that their industries need, as well as partnering with local charities and community groups to make a difference in our local communities.
When applying for a role at the College Group, you can expect the same level of commitment towards diversity and inclusion as you’ll experience when you’ve started with us. We treat all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College Group.
Milton Keynes College Group is a committed safer recruitment employer in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We take extreme care in ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.