Xcelerate with Edgbaston

🚀 Elevate Your Team's Skills with Bar Excellence Training! 🚀   Whether you're just starting out or aiming to perfect your craft, our courses with Master Mixologist Murdo MacLeod offer an exciting opportunity to learn new techniques and gain confidence. 🍸✨   Our Bar Excellence course at Xcelerate is now available for those eager to enhance their craft and take their professional capabilities to new heights. Don’t miss out on this unique educational opportunity designed to transform individuals into extraordinary bartenders! Visit our website to learn more and book your spot! https://bit.ly/3wuRRwY #BarExcellence #MixologyMasterclass #HospitalityTraining #BartenderSkills #CocktailConfidence #ServiceExcellence #UpsellingTips #SpiritsKnowledge #BarTraining #EventReady Compass Group UK & Ireland Murdo MacLeod Levy

Today we hosted Bryn Williams for an apprenticeship workshop. Some amazing dishes created and real talented chefs with a promising future at Compass Group UK & Ireland Jonathan Foot Luke Ford Mathew Ludlow Chloe Jones Barry Rotherham Apprenticeship Team - Compass Group UK and Ireland

We had a fantastic time hosting Restaurant Associates UK for their Global Patch Meeting. Ready, Steady, Cook in the kitchen with Mathew Ludlow & Steven Lamb followed by a Bar Excellence taster session with our Master Mixologist Murdo MacLeod Some fantastic food and drink created and most importantly fun team bonding !!! Jonathan Foot Ming Lai Victoria Marshall Chartered MCIPD Callum Greene

We're thrilled to announce that our brand new bar excellence training course dates are now live, led by master mixologist Murdo MacLeod! Attendees will have the opportunity to cultivate a hospitality mindset, delve into service psychology, master the art of running an efficient drinks station, and learn the secrets of exceptional guest engagement. The courses also cover in-depth knowledge of spirits categories, tips for seamless upselling, and techniques to boost your cocktail-making confidence. Join us for our first sessions throughout September—perfect for those looking to sharpen their skills before the busy Christmas season. Visit our website to learn more and book your spot! https://bit.ly/3wuRRwY #BarExcellence #MixologyMasterclass #HospitalityTraining #BartenderSkills #CocktailConfidence #ServiceExcellence #UpsellingTips #SpiritsKnowledge #BarTraining #EventReady Compass Group UK & Ireland Murdo MacLeod Levy

This week we held an NHS Chefs Academy and Skills Academy Training session at the Iconic Xcelerate with Edgbaston space at Edgbaston Cricket Ground Training 25+ NHS Chefs and Catering Colleagues across the Midlands region. We received a fantastic 10/10 score for both days, huge credit to the NHS Supply Chain: Food Culinary Team for delivering such great events and making a real difference. Our Skills Academy provides a fantastic opportunity for NHS General Catering Assistants to develop a wide range of skills through interactive activities and hands-on cooking, as well as networking with their NHS colleagues and industry experts to take their skills to the next level! Our Chef's Academy is a day full of expert-led training, live cooking demonstrations, nutrition talks, networking and more, hosted by our very own Culinary and Dietetics team. Our next Events will be held at University West London: 11th September - Chefs Academy 12th September - Skills Academy To register your interest please complete the enquiry form here https://lnkd.in/eaQmEH_m #training #networking #development NHS Supply Chain Xcelerate with Edgbaston

Supporting our NHS Heroes !!! Big thank you to NHS Supply Chain for visiting Xcelerate this week for their NHS Skills Academy. Front of house and General assistants got the chance to feel the heat in the kitchen and develop some amazing great tasting dishes. Thank you for all those in attendance. Compass Group UK & Ireland NHS Michael Sharp Millie Morgan Nick Vadis Jonathan Foot Callum Greene Mathew Ludlow Apprenticeship Team - Compass Group UK and Ireland

*** GAME WEEK *** Today we hosted HIT Training who delivered their Game & Offal workshop for Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd. A fantastic session with some talented chefs in the industry. Great tasting dishes displaying individual creativity on each plate. Jonathan Foot Callum Greene Mathew Ludlow Mark Belford Ian Williams Paul Mannering Luke Ford Barry Rotherham Chloe Jones Compass Group UK & Ireland

We are thrilled to introduce our latest offering – Cocktail Masterclasses with the renowned Master Mixologist Murdo MacLeod! Murdo MacLeod brings over 20 years of experience as an effervescent presenter and distinguished drinks industry personality. He has delighted over 2 million hospitality guests with his unique signature cocktails and exceptional service across every continent. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best. Elevate your mixology expertise and gain valuable insights from a true master. Head to our website to find out more about our upcoming courses https://bit.ly/3wuRRwY #CocktailMasterclass #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mixology #MurdoMacLeod #HospitalityTraining #BarSkills Levy Compass Group UK & Ireland Jonathan Foot

It was a pleasure to host Just IT’s skills and data boot camp at Xcelerate today. This cohort is full of real enthusiastic individuals who will be a great addition to any future employer. Mathew Ludlow Jonathan Foot Callum Greene Matt Elson Barry Rotherham

Huge Congratulations to Compass Group UK & Ireland for winning the Best Educational Programme 2024 at the Institute of Hospitality Awards. Jonathan Foot Mathew Ludlow Luke Ford Chloe Jones Barry Rotherham Callum Greene Carol Sommerville Mel Aston Apprenticeship Team - Compass Group UK and Ireland