Scoffs Group hitting the hospitality industry . “ We partner with Yuzu Training and support hundreds of people through our training apprenticeship programs .” The group has partnered with Yuzu Training for over ten years , and , during that time , over 2000 learners have completed their apprenticeships through the company . Currently , Scoffs has approximately 80 learners completing their Level 2 and Level 3 programs in hospitality . “ We offer 21 different programs , from apprenticeships to short courses , and we are very proud of this achievement . We believe this offering sets us apart from similar sized businesses in our industry adding further career and development opportunities for our employees .”
Yuzu Training became the first training provider in the country to gain the top OFSTED grade following the pandemic . It is one of the only training providers in the country that works with just one employer : Scoffs . In fact , the business was named in the Yuzu OFSTED report , which is a rarity as an employer ’ s name doesn ’ t usually feature . However , according to Paul , the inspectors felt it warranted it due to the exceptional relationship in place . “ We have put a number of people through the partnership with Yuzu Training for apprentices that are still with the business today ; a clear sign that we are dedicated to our people .” the talent in the business , and the will and the drive to get there ,” he says .
To conclude , Paul reflects on the journey of Scoffs , and the pride he has for the exceptional team keeping the business progressing . “ Not only have we grown our talent in terms of our leadership team , but we are also building lasting partnerships to expand our network . For example , we now partner with external partners such as RAB Retail Limited , who manage our landlord and tenant matters including new site finding and acquisitions to fuel our growth plan . With our disruptive growth plans , the foundations we ’ ve built , and the investments we ’ ve made , there is no stopping our capabilities ,” he concludes . ■
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Looking to the future , Paul highlights that he is excited about the growth potential still in store for Scoffs . “ Our aspiration is to have more than doubled in size in terms of locations . In five years ’ time , we want to be north of 400 stores across multiple brands . We are having many discussions with brands that have the potential to be exceptionally successful , and when we get them off the ground , we will be the UK ’ s leading multi-brand franchise business . We aspire to have the capacity to own and operate our own brands as well . We have foodchainmagazine . com 173