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Stena Line has launched a significant recruitment drive with up to 60 job openings

Stena Line has launched a significant recruitment drive with up to 60 job openings

Stena Line has initiated a recruitment effort in the Irish Sea to fill up to 60 vacancies onboard its ships.

This is the first time the ferry firm has run a large-scale recruitment effort.

Onboard service assistants and chefs are needed, and the company will provide comprehensive training as well as free lodging and meals onboard.

The ‘Life Less Ordinary’ campaign emphasizes the unique work/life balance on offer, with 50% of time spent off.

The current recruitment process for diverse tasks as part of Stena Line’s crews at sea is being driven by the need to be prepared for increased consumer levels post-pandemic, according to the company.

Head of Onboard Sales and Services (OSS), Stephen Bryden said: “We are all familiar with the natural job re-evaluation that goes on at this time of the year but as we approach two years of dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on career choices and in particular striking the right work/life balance has never been more acute .

“Whilst we appreciate that a life at sea isn’t feasible for everyone, the challenges of the last few years have shone a light on a variety of jobs and careers which have struck a chord with a lot of people.

“As the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, we believe Stena Line can offer a number of unique opportunities to people from a variety of backgrounds and experience to take up a new challenge in a sector of the travel industry which is posed to hopefully get back to and surpass its previous level.

“Currently we are looking for onboard service assistants and chefs which will be supported with full training as well as free accommodation and meals onboard.”

Stena Line is the Irish Sea’s largest ferry operator, with the largest fleet, operating routes such as mixed passenger and freight services from Belfast to Cairnryan and Liverpool, Dublin to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Fishguard.

It also offers a freight-only route between Belfast and Heysham, as well as up to 238 weekly sailing choices between the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With 12 crossings per week, Stena Line also offers a direct service from Rosslare to Cherbourg.

All roles receive comprehensive training and support. According to the organization, they offer solid long-term professional advancement as well as excellent job benefits. The deadline for applications is February 4, 2022. On Monday, February 14, 2022, there will be interviews and Open Days.

 

Cadbury World is hiring, with 'dream jobs' available for chocolate lovers

Cadbury World is hiring, with ‘dream jobs’ available for chocolate lovers

Cadbury World has posted new job openings, and chocolate fans agree that it would be the “greatest job ever.”

Mondelez, the world’s largest chocolate company, is searching for “confident and dynamic people with a passion for chocolate” to join its front-of-house and chocolate-making teams.

Cadbury World, based in Bournville, Birmingham, attracts chocolate aficionados from all over the world.

When the two new positions were announced on the brand’s Facebook page, many individuals commented on the ‘dream’ jobs.

“My dream job,” one said, while “greatest job ever” was written by another.

The majority of Cadbury enthusiasts were ecstatic at the news, but some were upset by the distance they would have to drive.

“I would love this,” one chocolate fan commented, “but it’s too far to travel.”

The advertised positions are both listed as ‘fixed contract’ positions, but no salary information is provided.

The two roles are:

Chocolate demonstrator

The job description reads: “We are looking for someone with a passion for chocolate who is committed to delivering fantastic customer service to join our Chocolate Demonstrator team.

“You will be required to provide interactive demonstrations to a crowd, meet and greet out customers of all ages and promote and sell products made in our production area.”

Exhibition team member

The job description reads: “As an exhibition team member you will need to be confident and energetic; bringing to life aspects of the Cadbury World exhibition and our 4D chocolate experience.

“You will have a big part to play in making sure our customers all leave with a positive memorable experience.”

If you are interested, find further details on how to apply here.

A pub and hotel group is offering a two-week paid training course as well as career opportunities

A pub and hotel group is offering a two-week paid training course as well as career opportunities

The Oakman Group Chef Academy is paying people to attend a two-week residential course and will provide you with a job upon completion.

The epidemic and the impacts of Brexit have wrecked the hospitality industry, and one of the main issues is a significant lack of staff.

The Oakman Group has decided to address the issue hard on, and its Chef Academy will be held in January, February, and March.

It’s a two-week intense residential program held at The Woburn in Bedfordshire. All participants will be paid and provided with a complete food allowance, and at the end of the two weeks, they will be offered a position at one of Oakman’s 36 locations across England, with a starting pay of £10 per hour.

“Our aim is not to hire chefs, it’s to create them,” explained Oakman Group CEO Dermot King. “We’re looking for people with a passion for food and a desire to learn, and we can help them by giving them excellent training and coaching from our team of chefs. Too often people think the hospitality sector is just a job and not a career: we think differently and our Chef Academy is one example of how we like to invest in people and training.”

In 2017 and 2020, Oakman earned the Princess Royal Training Award, and many of their cooks and venue managers have worked their way up from lower positions.

The next three Chef Academies will take place from January 24 to February 4, February 21 to March 4, and March 14 to March 25.

Visit https://www.oakmaninnsrecruitment.co.uk/chef-academy/ for more information and to apply.

 

Clear AV

Lisburn’s Clear AV to expand by 60 new jobs

Clear AV is to create 60 new jobs in Northern Ireland. The Lisburn firm installs technology at luxury hotels – mostly in London – and is currently working on around 45 different projects. These projects range in value from £10m to £100m in value, and clients include Claridge’s, the Hilton Hotel Group, W hotel and Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. The new staff will triple the company’s workforce of 30. Read more