Solutions to the Hospitality Skills Gap
Solutions to the Hospitality Skills Gap
Samantha Wilson-Croft
HR and Training Manager
Twr y Felin Hotel Roch Castle Penrhiw Priory
Our Challenges
Twr y Felin Hotel | Roch Castle | Penrhiw Priory
Vision Mission Aims Values
TWR Y FELIN HOTEL | ROCH CASTLE | PENRHIW St Davids | Pembrokeshire | Wales
VALUES
• Attention to Detail
• Pride and Passion
• The Sunshine
• Positivity
• Flexibility
CODE OF CONDUCTA few of the “Golden Rules”:• A training / development plan is in place for each employee• Job rotation and cross training regularly takes place• Work-life balance is part of daily life• All roles are advertised internally and internal candidates are given the opportunity to apply for
new roles• Everyone is treated with respect• Key personnel are encouraged to build relationships with local schools, colleges and universities
and support them in promoting the hospitality industry as a reputable career choice• Third party safeguarding / employee assistance support is available to all.• Mental health, human trafficking and modern slavery awareness is available to all
Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jul-20
Welsh in the Workplace (via Pemb College) Thur 26th
Communication Skills Thur 23rd
Sign Langauage Training (With Sandra) Thur 21st
Fire and Legionella Awareness Training Thur 12th
Mental Health Awareness (With Able-Futures) Wed 22nd
Health and Safety MH, H&S Thur 20th
Time Mangement Wed 18th
First Aid Training Wed 21st
Discrimination and Equality Tue 19th
TBA - Tell me your ideas Wed 17th
TBA - Tell me your ideas Thur 9th
RETREATS GROUP YEARLY TRAINING CHART
Reception Team Progression Chart
Rec Team Leader
B – Effectively managebudgets and help drive the
revenue
B – To be able to source new business and have
excellent relationships with customers and supplier
B – Be working towardsManagers Qualification
COMPETENT
D – To have the knowledge and experience to carry out
effective Yield Management
D – Set rates and be able toput together packages
D – Tweak rates on a daily basis
D - Attend meetings and be confident in offering
suggestions for improvement
D – Be able to completeeffective rotas in a timely
fashion
Receptionist
Rec Supervisor
Rec Manager
D= DevelopmentB= Broadening
B – Be aware of monthly/weekly figures and understand how to
achieve them
B – Have the confidence to help to carry out
Receptionist interviews
B – Be able to tweak Rates
B – Be working towards aTeam Leader Qualification
COMPETENT
D - Knowledge of figures weekly and monthly and
targets
D – Be able to complete the Rota effectively
D- Be able to solve complex banking issues
D – Have extensive knowledge of the back of
house on PMS
B – Know how to open and close dates on system
B - Good local knowledge
B - Dealing with customerfeedback
COMPETENT
D - Knowledge of all three properties
D - Basic knowledge of PMS
D - Good customer service and Warm Welsh Welcome
D -Basic reception process knowledge
B – Have a good understanding of the PMS
B – Have the knowledge to set min nights
B – Be working towards orhold a Customer Service
Qualification
COMPETENT
D – Be able to solve banking issues
D – Improved local knowledge, including attendance on tours
D – Provide excellentcustomer service
D –Train New starters
62% Female
Happy Colleagues
Happy Guests
Successful Business=+
National Average Team Turnover RGL Team Turnover
30%
6%