Compass Scotland provides ‘innovative and sustainable’ catering across sectors including education, defence and workplace catering.
Compass Scotland has committed to create and develop its own apprenticeship scheme, taking employees from level 2 to degree level 6. The business aims to deliver an ‘industry leading’ career pathway structure.
Hay said: “Our size and scale sets us apart and this new era of Compass Scotland will take us from strength to strength, while recognising the need for our sector to focus on skills and development.
“At the heart of our business is the Scottish leadership group, a team of experts which continues to focus on learning, customer-focused service and sector innovation.
“The opportunities offered through our apprenticeship scheme will enable employees to change or enhance their careers and underlines how our business is committed to helping every colleague, partner and client realise their potential.
“Having started my own career with Compass at the age of 19 as a hospitality waiter, this is something I feel incredibly passionate about. I very much look forward to seeing the next generation of this fantastic industry develop in Scotland through this exciting programme.”
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin has been appointed culinary ambassador for the apprenticeship scheme to ensure ‘great food and drink continues to be front and centre of the business offering’.
Kitchin added: "I am really looking forward to working with Compass Scotland and the many exciting projects with the team, plus helping to bring through the next generation of Scottish hospitality."