Robinsons Brewery appoints first ever manager from its Apprentice Programme

Will at Robinsons’ Royal Ship

We continue the That's Food and Drink Virtual Wine and Beer Festival with this story from Robinsons Brewery.

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Robinsons Brewery, which is a family-owned brewery  has emphasised the success of its first ever pub manager from their Apprenticeship Programme, Aspire, which they introduced back in January 2019.

Aspire is a learning and development programme which is centred around hospitality but which is enhanced with bespoke training.

William Bassett began as a team member five years back, when he was 26 years old. years ago at Robinsons’ Royal Ship pub. 

Will has now taken over as General Manager at the Wynnstay Arms in Ruabon, Wales, after gaining a great deal of experience and knowledge during his training programme. 

Will was in Robinsons’ first apprenticeship cohort, and after completing Level 3 Hospitality supervision he is now continuing on his apprenticeship programme qualifying for Level 4 Hospitality Management.

Susan Forbes, who is People Development & Compliance Manager, Robinsons Brewery, said: “Will returned after furlough and showed great determination and loyalty. He was well deservedly given promotion to Assistant Manager and has since worked in other of our pubs to gain more valuable experience as part of his development. He has begun his role as General Manager at the Wynnstay, we wish him the best of luck and know just how great he will be.”

Will said: “After five years with Robinsons I am really excited to be looking after such a beautiful pub as the Wynnstay Arms. The brewery has really supported me through my journey and every step of the way, they have delivered their promises to support my ambitions. As the next Aspire cohort launches, I am hoping to use this experience to show how rewarding a career in hospitality can be and how if you stick with Robinsons, they will stick with you! Now I’m just really excited to get stuck in!”

For more information on the Wynnstay Arms and to book a table or room, visit https://wynnstayarms.pub/.

Visit www.robinsonsbrewery.com to learn about the company.