Sunderland College students secure jobs at Sheepfolds restaurant
A group of travel students have secured full-time roles in the city after working at the soft launch of one of Sunderland’s newest restaurants.
Students from Sunderland College worked at the soft launch of HERD – the newest restaurant at Sheepfolds Stables – before joining the team full-time.
The opportunity came as a result of the college’s partnership with Sheepfolds, when representatives from the venue delivered a guest talk to travel and tourism, catering and hospitality students.
Eva Szemcsuk, trainer for front of house in hospitality, tourism and engagement at Sunderland College, said: “The team at The Sheepfolds commented on how impressed they were with our students’ professionalism, knowledge of the venue and confidence in their roles.
"As a lecturer, moments like these make you incredibly proud.
“It’s amazing to think that this all started with a single email asking The Sheepfolds to speak to our students.
"Less than a year later, four of our students have secured full-time employment with one of Sunderland’s newest hospitality venues.
“We are incredibly proud of how they represented themselves, the college and the city, demonstrating professionalism, confidence and industry knowledge throughout.”
Rhian Story, director of business development at Sheepfolds Stables, added: “We are delighted to have been able to form a positive partnership with Sunderland College, that has allowed us to recruit talented students to be part of our team.
“We’re proud to be able to offer opportunities to young people from the city who are right at the beginning of their career in hospitality.”