Residents of Wandsworth can sign up their interest for a free entry-level-hands-on course in Battersea for industry and culinary skills working in a live restaurant environment.

The course will take place at Mission Kitchen in Battersea January 31 - February 4, 10:00-16:00.

This is the perfect opportunity to gain some experience in the industry and at the end attendees will get a trial placement at one of Into Hospitality's partner restaurants.

Into Hospitality has run eight previous courses and 70% of the people taking part have landed jobs as a result.

They promote hospitality as a career and offer courses, training, and work placements at some of London's best and most respected independent restaurants.

Cllr Rhodri Morgan, Wandsworth council's cabinet member for skills and employment said: "The hospitality industry is a vital part of the Wandsworth economy.

"This partnership between the council, Into Hospitality and Mission Kitchen provides an opportunity for local people to access high quality training in a live kitchen and will enable them to make the most of the many employment opportunities opening up in this sector. It's also a way of making sure Wandsworth's pubs, bars and restaurants get the staff they need."

The council's Lifelong Learning team has teamed up with Mission Kitchen and the Into Hospitality partnership to help Wandsworth residents make the most of local opportunities in the hospitality sector.

You can learn some more here.

If you would like to join the next course you can email [email protected]

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