10-week Seasonal Program Every year, we run three 10-week Seasonal Programs - Autumn Scarf, Winter Scarf and Spring Scarf. Each program provides eight front of house trainee positions for young people who are keen to get a start in hospitality. Our programs run in partnership with great Melbourne venues; previous programs have run at Noisy Ritual, Molly Rose, Cassette, Liminal, Garden State Hotel, Uncle and Stomping Ground Beer Hall. Participating in Scarf programs is completely free. . If you have any questions about program structure, program dates or trainee eligibility, please contact Neil Baxendale, Scarf's Program and Wellbeing Manager - [email protected] / 0479 038 240. . If you would like to be part of a Scarf program in 2024, please click the button below to share your details, and you'll hear from a friendly Scarf team member soon! . Register my interest . 2019 Scarf Graduate Ngot, now a Duty Manager at Bodriggy Brewing Company, shares his experience of participating in Scarf's 10-week Seasonal Program. Video: Roger That Pictures, made with support from Bank Australia. . During a Scarf 10-week Seasonal Program, trainees engage in weekly training sessions (spanning hands-on hospitality training and practical job readiness skills). Trainees also have the opportunity to work at one or two Scarf Dinners/special Scarf events, during which they are supported by hospitality mentors whilst gaining paid work experience. Trainees are paid Restaurant Industry Award wages (and superannuation) for their work during any Scarf Dinner or event. In 2024, we are piloting a new model, where Scarf trainees will also engage in paid work experience with some of Scarf's wonderful partner venues, greatly increasing their Melbourne hospitality experience and networks. After 10 weeks of training, mentoring and work experience, program graduates are offered six months of post-program support with a focus on Wellbeing and Job-Readiness. . During Scarf's 10-week Seasonal Program, participants will undertake training including: Learn to take orders and serve customers in a busy restaurant Learn to carry and clear 3 plates Learn to become more confident in customer service Undertake a fun-packed full-day of coffee training with Five Senses Coffee Basic drinks training including learning about wine and beer Introductory bar and cocktail training Learn how to use a Point of Sale (POS) ordering system in the restaurant (Scarf Dinners use PosBoss on iPads) Receive assistance with writing a resume and applying for jobs Practice interview skills with real hospitality managers in a fun round-robin interview session which ends with a confidence-building feedback session Job readiness workshop on 'Understanding Work Rights & Responsibilities in Australia' (including information about casual, part-time and full-time employment, award wages and the role of Fair Work) Go on behind the scenes tours of some of Melbourne's most popular hospitality venues such as Stomping Ground Beer Hall, Garden State Hotel and Pullman Hotel Complete their RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification for free Get free access to 1000's of hospitality training videos on Typsy Receive one-on-one Wellbeing and Job Readiness support, with a strong focus on finding employment in the Melbourne hospitality industry . Thanks to our Training Partners: . . . . Cover image: Spring Scarf '23 trainees at Noisy Ritual. Photo: Roger Ungers