Episode 29

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Published on:

5th Jul 2023

How Apprenticeships Address Hospitality's Recruitment Issues

Today, CEO and founder of award-winning Hospitality & professional training & apprenticeship provider Umbrella Training, Adele Oxberry joins hosts Timothy R Andrews & Sarah Kettel to talk about her journey into Hospitality and how she is on a mission to fix the industry!

In this wonderfully interesting episode Adele shares

How an inspirational mother led her to where she is today
How Apprenticeships are a solution to the recruitment issues in Hospitality
How to get funding for Apprenticeships
How Hospitality needs to rebrand itself
and of course... The Quick Fire Round: Put The Cuppa Down Question Time!

A fun, inspirational look at just one of the many journeys Hospitality can lead you to.

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More information on Adele Oxberry & Umbrella Training can be found at:

Adele Oxberry (Linkedin)

Umbrella Training

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Timothy put the Kettel on : Talking Hospitality is Co-hosted by:

Timothy R. Andrews &

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Editing & Visuals by: Timothy R Andrews

Theme Tune: "Mandarin & Chocolate" by Doriane Woo

Feat voiceover artist, Lara Rathod

Sound Effects by: Epidemic Sound

"Jacob Allen Evil Laugh" by Deven Garber, Freesound.org

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About the Podcast

Talking Hospitality podcast

This fun, informative podcast brings experts together with a recruiter, a chef & a cake artiste talking Hospitality and industry related wide-ranging topics & solutions: from mental health; sobriety to attracting, hiring & retention of staff.

Welcome to Talking Hospitality, where we’re all about real conversations, fresh insights, and actionable solutions for today’s hospitality leaders. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, running a hotel, or leading a team in hospitality, this podcast brings together industry pros with one goal: to help you tackle challenges, stay ahead of trends, and lead with confidence.

Hosted by Timothy R Andrews, Tracey Rashid, and Joe McDonnell, each episode dives into hot topics—think recruitment strategies, mental health, sustainability, tech innovations, and more. But we don’t stop at identifying issues; we’re all about finding solutions that work. Our guests aren’t here to vent—they’re here to provide practical advice, tips, and strategies that you can put into practice immediately.

With a mix of industry insights, real-life examples, and solutions-focused discussions, Talking Hospitality is here to support and empower hospitality professionals who are looking to make a positive impact. Perfect for those with packed schedules, each episode is designed to offer maximum insight in a short, engaging format.

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So, if you’re ready to boost your hospitality skills and gain fresh perspectives from industry experts, hit play and join the conversation.

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Timothy Andrews