IoH confirms endorsement for The Burnt Chef Project

The Institute of Hospitality has confirmed endorsement for a Mental Health Awareness training course delivered by The Burnt Chef Project, a Community Interest Company registered as a non-profit social enterprise that offers mental health awareness training. 

The Managers Introduction to Mental Health Awareness programme is delivered over 3 hours face-to-face but can also be adapted to be delivered online. The course aims to improve Mental Health awareness within the workplace, creating a safe and open environment for an employee to talk about their issues. The idea is not to fix, but to make that person feel safe and understood. The course also highlights suitable professional help that the employee can be directed to.

By the end of the programme, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the impact of poor mental health on their team
• Pro-actively tackle workplace stress
• Improve their ability to identify potential mental health issues
• Increase confidence around how to open courageous conversation
• Listen actively and with empathy
• Signpost relevant support systems.

The Professional Review Panel commended the programme and, in particular:

• The production and delivery of a course of this nature which is aimed directly at the hospitality industry
• The design and content of the programme.

The Burnt Chef Project is dedicated to stamping out mental health stigma within the global hospitality industry through education and awareness and providing support to those who may be struggling with their well-being. They also offer free online training, a resource centre, a free text-based service available 24 hours a day, and a podcast with over 70,000 downloads in 112 countries.

Kris Hall, CEO and Founder of The Burnt Chef Project said: “We know we have market-leading content delivered in our training courses, but to have the recognition of the Institute of Hospitality gives us and the industry the additional seal of approval. This endorsement gives businesses and individuals further confidence to showcase their training and utilise it as a beacon for employee wellbeing within the industry.”

IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI added: “The Burnt Chef Project’s work on mental health and well-being has changed many lives and is an integral part of the hospitality industry’s resource network. Achieving IoH endorsement for this mental health course is a further testament to their exceptional professional standards and their position as a leader in providing mental health training for the hospitality industry.”

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