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2-Year 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 exceptional customer experiences, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful and long-lasting career.
At CH&CO, we don’t just deliver food and services—we craft vibrant, engaging workplaces and experiences that people love. As part of a leading UK hospitality group, our brands—Gather & Gather, Vacherin, and Company of Cooks—excellular workplace dining, bespoke events, and premium client services, each offering a unique contribution to the hospitality industry.
About the Programme
Our Graduate Rotational Programme is designed to accelerate your career in hospitality and workplace services, providing real-world experience from day one.
Location: London (site-based rotations) Working Pattern: Primarily Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:30, with some evening and weekend commitments required. Rotations: Gain hands-on experience across multiple sites, roles, and services.
You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, working alongside frontline teams to support live operations, events, client relationships, and exceptional service delivery.
Roles Available
We are hiring for four graduates across two key areas:
- 3 x Operations Graduates Focus: Service delivery, events, and client experience
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- 1 x People & Development Graduate Focus: Training, culture, and colleague experience
Your Responsibilities (Not a spectator role!)
You’ll dive straight into the action, with a mix of hands-on tasks and leadership opportunities:
- Support and lead daily hospitality operations
- Assist in planning, executing, and managing events to create unforgettable workplace experiences
- Build strong client and customer relationships to exceed expectations
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service
- Tackle real workplace challenges in fast-paced, dynamic environments
This is a programme where you’ll be in the thick of things—gaining skills, building confidence, and contributing meaningfully.
What We’re Looking For
We seek energetic, people-focused graduates eager to grow and thrive in hospitality.
Who Will Thrive Here?
✔️ A passionate interest in hospitality, events, and customer-centric organisations ✔️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of people ✔️ A proactive, customer-first mindset—putting people at the heart of everything ✔️ Effective teamwork and collaboration to drive collective success ✔️ Excellent organisation, adaptability, and attention to detail
And You Bring…
✔️ A deep-seated customer focus and a commitment to excellence ✔️ Confidence in clear communication, from colleagues to clients ✔️ Strong teamwork and collaboration skills ✔️ Ability to multitask efficiently while staying calm and professional under pressure ✔️ A problem-solving attitude with a can-do mentality ✔️ A growth mindset—curious, open to feedback, and hungry to learn
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Must-Have Qualification
✔️ The right to work in the UK & Ireland (as all graduates are offered permanent contracts from day one).
Why Choose CH&CO?
Join a work environment that values people first:
- Immediate responsibility—no backroom role, just real impact
- Miss the chance to work across leading hospitality brands
- Supportive, inclusive culture focused on your growth
- Clear progression through diverse opportunities
- A pathway to build a long-term career in hospitality, events, and workplace dining
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re ambitious, people-oriented, and eager to make an immediate difference, we want to hear from you.
CH&CO (a part of Compass Group UK&I) is committed to diversity, inclusion, and an equitable work environment. We celebrate unique backgrounds, talents, and ways of thinking because we believe diversity drives innovation and excellence.
Your future starts here. Apply now—let your future self thank you for starting early.
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