STAFFING, SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Need the right people?
Finding the right people makes a real difference. Keeping them matters just as much. We’ve put support for recruitment, training and employer responsibilities in one place, whether you’re taking on your first employee or helping your team build their skills.
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Skills and employment support
Support
Belfast City Council employability support and local workforce information.
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Hospitality industry support
Industry Body
Sector representation, industry insight and support for Northern Ireland hospitality employers.
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Food training and business support
Training
Training and specialist support for food-industry businesses, including technical and business-management development.
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Business guidance and events
Directory
Practical HR, employment and skills guidance for Northern Ireland businesses.
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Funded training for your team
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Identify skills needs and develop tailored training. Eligible businesses (<250 employees) could get 75% funding for staff training via the Skills Focus programme.
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Part-time hospitality and catering courses
Training Directory
Browse part-time Belfast Met courses in hospitality and catering for individual and team development.
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Digital and technology support for business
Business Support Guide
Belfast Met support to help businesses explore technology, innovation, skills and workforce development.
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Hospitality apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Search apprenticeship opportunities and training routes available to employers and learners in Northern Ireland.
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Belfast employment academies
Employment Support
Belfast City Council training and employment programmes. Availability varies, so check for current hospitality-related opportunities.
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Employment relations guidance
Employment Guidance
Advice for employers on recruitment, contracts, working hours, pay, workplace policies and good employment practice.
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Hospitality employment resources
Industry resources
Practical employment resources and sector-specific guidance for hospitality employers.
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Hospitality training and development
Training
Training and development opportunities available to Hospitality Ulster members and their teams.
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Mental health support for hospitality
Wellbeing support
Mental health resources, training and support developed specifically for people working in hospitality.