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2 yr Graduate Programme (rotational) – CH&CO (Part of Compass Group UK& Ireland Ltd)
Start your career where people, food and experiences come together.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, events and creating great customer experiences, this is your chance to build a career that actually goes somewhere.
At CH&CO, we don’t just deliver food and services — we create workplaces and environments people love being in. Part of a leading UK hospitality group, our brands include Gather & Gather, Vacherin, and Company of Cooks, each bringing something unique to workplace dining, events and client services.
The Programme
Our Graduate Rotational Programme is designed to fast-track your career in hospitality and workplace services.
- Location: London (site-based roles)
- Working pattern: Predominantly Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:30 with some evening and weekend working
- Rotations: Hands-on experience across different sites and services
You’ll gain real responsibility from day one — working in live environments, supporting events, managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service.
Roles Available
We’re Hiring For
- 3 x Operations Graduates – focused on service delivery, events and client experience
- 1 x People & Development Graduate – supporting training, culture, and colleague experience
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What You’ll Be Doing
This isn’t a “watch from the sidelines” programme. You’ll:
- Support and run day-to-day hospitality operations
- Help plan and deliver events and workplace experiences
- Build strong client and customer relationships
- Work closely with teams to deliver exceptional service
- Solve real challenges in fast-paced environments
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for graduates who are excited about hospitality and ready to grow.
You’ll Thrive If You Have
- A genuine interest in hospitality, events and customer experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, customer-first mindset
- The ability to work well in a team
- Great organisation, adaptability, and attention to detail
And You Bring
- Customer focus and a commitment to high standards
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of people
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure
- A problem-solving mindset and positive attitude
- A growth mindset — curious, open to feedback and eager to learn
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You Must Also Have
- The right to work in the UK & Ireland. (Our graduates are on permanent contracts from day one, we welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment)
Why Join CH&CO?
- Real responsibility from day one
- Exposure to leading hospitality brands
- A supportive, people-first culture
- Clear progression opportunities
- A chance to build a long-term career in hospitality and workplace services
Ready to get started? If you’re motivated, people-focused and ready to make an impact — we want to hear from you.
CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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