Hospitality Mentoring

Hospitality professionals with big hearts take on this important role, to share their knowledge, skills and networks with Scarf trainees to help them increase their confidence and job-readiness. When you sign up to mentor for a 10-week Scarf season, you’ll spend about 5-6 hours per week mentoring during Scarf Dinners, which happen in our partner restaurants.

We have eight trainees in each program, and the same amount of mentors. This one-to-one ratio allows trainees to learn practical skills from industry professionals in a supportive setting, whilst they gain valuable paid work experience during busy dinner services. Mentoring at Scarf is an empowering experience for all involved. Graduates have referred to mentors as "friendly shadows" who provide integral support as they build their confidence throughout the season.

After undertaking the program induction, which focusses on mentoring young people from culturally diverse backgrounds and goal-setting through a 'Trauma-Informed' framework, mentors volunteer their time at weekly Scarf Dinners, helping the service run smoothly while creating a safe learning environment. 

Scarf simply wouldn't exist without our incredible volunteer mentors. Get to know some of there here.