SkillsHouse teams up with Golden Palms to bring local jobs to Bradford’s Newest City Centre Destination
SkillsHouse is excited to announce a new partnership with Golden Palms, a well-loved family-run business based in Bradford, to help recruit local talent for their brand-new venue opening this September.
Right in the heart of Bradford City Centre, taking over the former Telegraph & Argus office, the new Golden Palms development will include a world buffet restaurant, café, lounge, and event space offering a vibrant and inclusive hospitality experience.
As part of their commitment to the community, Golden Palms is working in close collaboration with SkillsHouse to ensure employment opportunities are directed toward jobseekers residing within the Bradford district.
To date, a variety of roles are in the process of being recruited to across the catering and hospitality sectors, including; cooks, buffet organisers, kitchen & café assistants, dessert & baking assistants and dishwashers & cleaners.
This partnership reflects SkillsHouse’s ongoing mission to connect local employers with skilled individuals, helping to drive economic growth and employment across the district.
Faiza Ali, CEO of Golden Palms, said: “Our experience working with SkillsHouse so far has been excellent. At Golden Palms, we have found their professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication to be of the highest standard. They have taken the time to understand our needs, and we look forward to continuing this positive partnership as our recruitment journey progresses.”
Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s Executive member for Economy, Employment and Skills added: "It is great to see another fantastic hospitality venue opening up in the city centre following the extensive regeneration work. As a Council, we’re proud to support another local business with this exciting new venture. Golden Palms' focus on hiring locally fits perfectly with our goal to ensure local residents find good quality jobs."
SkillsHouse is Bradford Council’s all-age careers and employability service, dedicated to improving career outcomes for residents through partnerships with local employers, educational institutions, and community organisations.
The first stage of the initial recruitment process has now passed, with 63 jobseekers put forward by SkillsHouse to the interview stage. However, the collaboration with Golden Palms is ongoing, with additional vacancies expected to be announced in the coming months. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the SkillsHouse website, contact the team at 01274 437373, or email skillshouse@bradford.gov.uk for further information.
If you are a business or employer, SkillsHouse also offers a comprehensive, no-cost support service to businesses across the district, including:
• Identification of recruitment needs and challenges
• Development of job descriptions and structured interview frameworks
• Promotion of vacancies via digital platforms
• Candidate matching from a robust database of local jobseekers
• Delivery of pre-interview training and information sessions