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Background

Scarf is a not-for-profit social enterprise which transforms lives through hospitality. Since 2010, we’ve been running hands-on hospitality training, mentoring and paid work experience programs in Melbourne restaurants. We work closely with the community sector and the hospitality industry to make employment more equitable for young people facing barriers to work.

Scarf trainees are keen, resilient young people seeking protection, and those from refugee and migrant backgrounds who have little or no work experience in Australia.

Scarf mentors are hospitality professionals with big hearts who take on an important volunteer role, to share their knowledge, skills and networks with Scarf Trainees to help them increase their confidence and job-readiness.

Since 20210 we’ve partnered with over 100 generous hospitality businesses to transform hundreds of young lives. Scarf Dinners are a positive, supportive environment where participants thrive and gain real-world experience. Scarf graduates are part of a unique learning community and move on to jobs with new-found confidence, skills, knowledge and networks.

Volunteer Hospitality Mentor Position Description

HOSPITALITY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Strong hospitality experience (at least three years)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• National Police Record Check
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate

Preferred

• Formal dining experience
• Currently working in hospitality
• Experience working with young people who have limited work experience

Core Tasks

• One-on-one trainee mentoring
• Looking after a restaurant section
• Engaging in trainee goal-setting and skill development through a trauma-informed framework

Mentor Availability

Induction: Wed 5 October (time TBC)

Spring Scarf Dinners ‘22

Liminal,
Ground Level
161 Collins St, Melbourne 3000

Every Wednesday from 12 October - 30 November — 5.00 - 11.00pm

Keen to mentor with Scarf?

To apply for this role, please complete the mentor application form by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Any queries about the mentoring role can be directed to Mir via email or phone - 0403 618 517.