Hospitality businesses: Are you ready to invest in your team's future?

Give your staff in hospitality the opportunity to develop new skills, enhance their confidence, and gain leadership capabilities that support long-term growth - for them and for your business. 

We’re excited to launch a new grant‑funded opportunity through the Tay Cities Skills Project, HospitaliTAY. This opportunity is designed specifically for hospitality businesses and supports people currently working in, or newly joining, the sector. This funding aims to help individuals build confidence, develop professional skills, gain recognised qualifications, and take meaningful steps toward future leadership roles. This is a fantastic opportunity for employers to invest in their teams and strengthen their workforce for the future.

How can your business benefit?

Your business can access grant-funded training delivered by regional partners. (The final amount will depend on individual circumstances and requirements of the application).

Skills training opportunities

Perfect for developing or refreshing practical skills that support operational excellence. 

Examples: Barista training, customer service, food hygiene, sector-specific technical skills.  

Leadership training opportunities

Ideal for staff ready to grow into leadership roles or formalise existing experience.  

Examples: Managing difficult conversations, people management, supervisory development, communication skills.  

Who can apply?

Businesses are warmly encouraged to apply on behalf of their staff if they meet the following criteria:   

• Based in the Tay Cities Region (Angus, Dundee, Northeast Fife and Perth & Kinross) 

• A registered hospitality business 

For the purpose of the Hospitality Skills Project:  

Businesses that are operating in the food and accommodation service industries. This means restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, visitor attractions (with catering), hotels, campsites, and other accommodation. 

• Supporting existing staff development - Current members of your team who would benefit from skills or leadership training. 

• Supporting new staff - New recruits who would benefit from training as they start their roles/are being recruited.  

• Committed to staff growth.

How to apply

Applications are now closed for 2026/2027. To stay connected to hear about the next application dates, we encourage you to join our mailing list via the link below.