The Gold Service Scholarship
The Gold Service Scholarship was launched in 2012 to inspire and nurture the UK’s up and coming front-of-house talent in food and beverage through mentoring, travel and placement opportunities, creating the leaders of the future.
Applications are now open!
The Trustees of the Gold Service Scholarship have confirmed the launch of the 2027 Competition. Application entries will be open from Friday 4 September 2026 until close of business on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Masterclass
Videos
The Gold Service Scholarship has released a series of educational masterclasses to help front-of-house professionals further their food and beverage service knowledge and skills.
Latest News
Applications are officially open for the 2027 Gold Service Scholarship
Applications for the 2027 Gold Service Scholarship have officially opened today – giving hospitality professionals aged between 22-30 the opportunity
What good looks really looks like – an interview with GSS Trustee, Conor O’Leary
1. You’ve worked your way from London’s restaurant and bar scene to leading some of the world’s most celebrated hospitality
Get To Know Our 2026 Winning Finalists: Personal Stories and Insights from This Year’s Top Finalists
Want to learn more about this year’s winning finalists? We sat down with them to discover what makes them tick,
The GSS 2026 Competition
2026 Scholar
Joel Pennington
Joel Pennington, restaurant manager at The Cottage in the Wood, has been named the 2026 Gold Service Scholarship Scholar on Monday 9th February at our awards reception at Claridge’s.
Team Gold
The Gold Service Scholarship's Alumni
‘Team Gold’, our talented network of scholars and winning finalists.