Operations and People Graduate Programme

A 2-year graduate rotational programme in hospitality operations, events, and people development, focused on delivering customer experiences and managing workplace services.

About the Role

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.

You’ll gain real responsibility from day one — working in live environments, supporting events, managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service.

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

You must also have:

The right to work in the UK & Ireland

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

Apply now and start building your future with CH&CO.

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!