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Spring Scarf '22 - Trainee Applications encouraged!

Scarf is over the moon to announce that we are now encouraging applications for Spring Scarf '22, our first flagship 10-week program of 2022 which will run for the first time at the awesome Liminal, in the heart of the CBD at 161 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

This is a great opportunity for young people (18 - 28 year olds) from protection seeking / refugee or migrant backgrounds to gain industry-focused training, mentoring and paid work experience in Melbourne hospitality whilst building their job-readiness through practical, fun and informative workshops.

Spring Scarf '22 will run on the following afternoons/evenings (approx. 2.00pm - 10.30pm):

- Wednesday 12 October
- Wednesday 19 October
- Wednesday 26 October
- Wednesday 2 November
- Wednesday 9 November
- Wednesday 16 November
- Wednesday 23 November
- Wednesday 30 November

There will also be a program induction (evening, Wednesday 5 October) and Graduation (date to be confirmed). The majority of training sessions and Scarf Dinners will be at Liminal. Some sessions will run at other venues in the CBD or inner suburbs of Melbourne. All will be accessible by public transport.

Before applying, please ensure you've read and understood the information about our 10 week Seasonal Programs. You can see an example of a previous program schedule (from 2019) here.

Spring Scarf '22 includes a series of Scarf Dinners, which will allow participants the opportunity to engage in real, paid work experience with support from hospitality mentors. These Scarf Dinners will run each Wednesday evening during the program. Trainees will be paid Restaurant Industry Award wages for their work, and will be able to list their Scarf Dinners experience on their resume.

Setting up for a Scarf Dinner during Spring Scarf '19 at Garden State Hotel.

Photo: Bri Hammond

Applying for Spring Scarf '22

Applying for Spring Scarf '22 or any of Scarf's programs really couldn't be easier - all we need is for applicants to complete our super-short Expression of Interest form (links can be found all over our website), and a friendly member of the Scarf team will be in touch to discuss the program in more detail.

If you're a case worker/support worker and know a young person who might be a great fit for this program, please encourage them to visit the 10-week Program page on Scarf's website for more details.

If you're a young person who's signed up to receive information about Scarf programs, please take a look at the 10-week Program page on Scarf's website, and if you want to take part in this program, please:

Apply Now

Please Note: We will be accepting applications for this program until Wednesday 28 September, so applications are encouraged before this time. Young people who have already submitted an Expression of Interest for a previous program need not submit again, as we will be contacting them individually to check their interest and availability for the Spring '22 Program

Wine training during Winter Scarf '18 with Jenny "The Wine Whitch" Polack.

Photo: Linsey Rendell

About Spring Scarf '22

This program is specifically for young people (18 - 28 years) from protection seeking, refugee or migrant backgrounds who are unemployed. It is a free program and will provide training, mentoring and paid work experience opportunities to eight young people facing barriers to employment.

Taking part in a Scarf 10-week Seasonal Program allows participants to gain crucial hospitality knowledge and skills, access to accredited training, and to build their networks, job-readiness and confidence. It also includes the option to engage in real, paid work experience (whilst supported by hospitality mentors) during a full 8-week season of Scarf Dinners, as well as access to up to 6 months of post-program support, with a focus on job-seeking and wellbeing, from the Scarf team.

There are lots of hands-on hospitality training sessions held on Wednesday afternoons throughout Scarf Seasonal programs.

Photo: Linsey Rendell

In a typical 10-week Scarf Seasonal program, we run afternoon training sessions on a Wednesday, followed by a Scarf Dinner where the trainees are able to put their new learnings into practice, whilst being supported by Scarf mentors.

Training Includes:

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 introductory coffee training session with Five Senses Coffee
Undertake basic drinks training including learning about wine and beer
Undertake 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 their interview skills with real hospitality managers
Go on behind the scenes tours of some of Melbourne's most popular hospitality venues including Stomping Ground Beer Hall and Pullman Hotel
Complete their RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification*
*this certificate is undertaken thanks to sponsorship from CHT
Receive one-on-one Wellbeing and Job Readiness support, with a strong focus on finding employment in the Melbourne hospitality industry

Scarf 10-week Seasonal Programs programs offer the opportunity for paid work experience (with support from hospitality mentors) during a series of Scarf Dinners.

Photo: Linsey Rendell

Who can apply to Scarf's 10-week Seasonal Programs?

We offer 8 trainee positions per Scarf Seasonal program to young people who are facing barriers to fair training and employment opportunities.

To be eligible to apply for a trainee position at Scarf, you must be:

from a refugee or migrant background, or waiting on a protection outcome
between 18 - 28 years of age
able to commit to all training days (approx. 2.00 - 10.30pm Wednesdays from 5 October - 30 November)
long-term unemployed or in insecure, casual work
able to read and write in English
able to speak conversational English
interested in learning about and working in hospitality
keen to transition to a job in hospitality
happy to work in a culturally diverse environment with males and females
able to independently travel to and from different venues
willing and able to follow Scarf and/or Liminal staff instruction around working in a Covid-safe manner

In between the afternoon training sessions and Scarf Dinners (where the real, paid work experience happens) the Scarf team of trainees, mentors and staff enjoy a staff meal together.

Photo: Linsey Rendell

Please feel free to forward this email directly to any young person who may be keen to apply for this program, or to any contacts in the community sector!

If you have questions about program structure, trainee eligibility or the application process, please contact Scarf's Program and Wellbeing Manager Neil Baxendale: jobready@scarfcommunity.org / 0479 038 240.

Neil works at Scarf from Monday - Thursday.

**Please note - our ability to deliver the Spring Scarf '22 season face-to-face is contingent on current Covid-19 guidelines, and the hospitality industry being able to operate in its current state. Scarf may need to change / postpone the program in the event of any significant changes, and will pay close attention to DHHS guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of trainees**

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