At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging training courses in hospitality and food hygiene to aspiring professionals.
- Company: Join Dumfries & Galloway College, a forward-thinking institution in the heart of Dumfries.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and access to health and wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by shaping the future of the hospitality industry.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in hospitality; teaching experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 19.43 - 19.43 £ per hour.
We are seeking an Instructor to deliver mandatory and in-house training courses to professionals within the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. The Commercial Development and Delivery Team are responsible for delivering a variety of professional qualifications, including certificated and bespoke courses, in a College that aims to be one step ahead.
We’re looking for Hospitality and Food Hygiene Instructors with current, relevant qualifications and experience to deliver a range of mandatory and bespoke training courses to the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector. Instructors will deliver from the following range of qualifications and courses, depending on their experience and relevant qualifications:
- REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
- Customer Service
- Introduction to Hospitality
- Licence Holders Training
- Practical Cooking Skills
You will be suitably qualified and experienced working within the sector. Experience of delivering certificated courses would be an advantage, but training and support will be provided.
To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:
- Relevant industry certification, such as food hygiene and licence holders.
- Practical experience of working in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector is essential.
- A Group Training Certificate or similar is desirable.
- Strong customer service, organisation, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
- Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 27th July 2026.
If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK. If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults. All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.
Hospitality and Food Hygiene Instructor in Dumfries employer: Dumfries And Galloway College
Dumfries & Galloway College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous benefits such as up to 45 days of annual leave and access to health and wellbeing initiatives, instructors can thrive in their roles while contributing to the development of future hospitality professionals in a vibrant community setting.
Contact Details:
Dumfries And Galloway College Recruitment Team
