The Gold Service Scholarship
Encouraging a lasting heritage of excellence in hospitality.
Paul Jackson from Claridge’s shares his views on service
Paul Jackson from Claridge’s shares his views on service
Luxury brands and service aren’t about revolution, they’re about evolution, says Paul Jackson, general manager of Claridge’s. We spoke to him about his career journey, what makes good service, and understanding the guest journey ————————- Tell us a bit about your career history? I actually come from a family of lawyers but, [...]
Commended Finalist, Robin Tola, reports on his Stage at Waterside Inn
Commended Finalist, Robin Tola, reports on his Stage at Waterside Inn
After being nominated one of the 8 Winning Finalists of the Gold Service Scholarship 2023 , I was awarded with several prizes that would allow me to learn and develop my professional career under several aspects. One of them was to spend a week of Stage in one of the iconic Restaurants across the United [...]
Masterclass videos
Masterclass videos
Educational Masterclass Videos The Gold Service Scholarship has released a series of educational masterclasses to help front-of-house professionals further their food and beverage service knowledge and skills. Short Preview Masterclass 1: Table Setting Masterclass 2: Wine Decanting and Serving a Bottle of Champagne Masterclass 3: Carving a Chateaubriand Masterclass 4: Preparing a Steak Tartare Masterclass [...]
About
About
The Gold Service Scholarship Inspiring, educating and nurturing the UK’s finest front-of-house talent. Pictured: The Gold Service Scholarship Trustees and 2025 Scholar at the Annual Awards Ceremony, Claridges', February 2025Launched in 2012, it offers the opportunity for young ambitious people to hone their craft through mentoring and placement opportunities provided by top professionals and businesses.We [...]
Contact
Contact
Contact For any questions regarding entries, the competition, the rules, or if you would like the address to write to us, or speak directly with any of the Trustees, please contact: Louise Brown MIHEvents and Administration ManagerE: louise@thegoldservicescholarship.co.ukM: 07794 520998For Social Media, Communications or PR related enquiries please contact:Piers ZanganaDirector – Susa CommsE: piers.zangana@susacomms.comM: 07960 [...]
Michael Bonsor interview
Michael Bonsor interview
As one of the youngest MD’s of a luxury London hotel, Rosewood London’s Michael Bonsor has fast become one of the most highly regarded leaders in the industry. With a fresh and modern approach to service, his hotel has a string of accolades to its name and was also home to Michael Staub, our 2018 [...]
Silvano Giraldin interview
Silvano Giraldin interview
David Hesketh interview
David Hesketh interview
As managing director of one of the world’s most admired brands, David Hesketh is no stranger to what it takes to succeed at the very top of the hospitality sector. Having doubled Laurent-Perrier’s turnover in the last 20 years, he has seen how little details can help businesses and people grow. We spoke to the [...]
Robin Hutson interview
Robin Hutson interview
Since starting his career as a waiter at Claridge’s Hotel, Robin Hutson has become one of the industry’s most successful hoteliers. His Pig Hotel family is widely regarded as one of the most innovative hotel brands, offering a laidback luxury style that informs every element of their operations. Hutson recently hosted a special event with the Scholarship’s ‘Team [...]
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