Parogon Group

One of the UK's leading restaurant groups, with quality, passion and service at its heart.
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http://www.parogongroup.co.uk

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At Paragon Group, you don't just have a job; you're part of 'Paragon Life.' It's an ethos that shapes the company's approach to everything it does, including work-life balance, staff incentives and community initiatives.

The Staffordshire-based restaurant group, with venues across the county and neighbouring Cheshire and Shropshire, offers 'great drinks and fantastic food' in 'stunning contemporary venues' at iconic sites.

And geography is no barrier to a 'one company' culture. Staff across the 10 sites are now divided into four bird-themed 'houses' – each led by a director – to encourage connections between each other and with the senior leadership team.

The houses are brought together at four big yearly events, competing to earn coveted house points to boost their tally from ongoing on-the-spot point rewards. And this year's Annual Paragon Awards evening will see the inaugural winner of the Paragon House Cup!

The hospitality industry is notorious for long hours and poor rewards, but Paragon Group believes strongly that 'a successful business should give something back to those that support them.' Its people benefit from flexible working so they can earn around their responsibilities and interests.

A group-wide service charge allows tips to be shared equitably between all team members. And staff are closely monitored to avoid burnout. There's a 48-hour week pledge, and team leaders will reach out to employees at risk of dropping into the 'danger zone' of excess hours to find out why and if they need any extra support.

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Personal Growth

84% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Learning at Paragon Group is continuous. New recruits are inducted through 'Paragon Best Starts', which continues through to upskilling workshops. The 'Paragon Level Up Academy' then supports those who want to progress into management. And 50 team members are currently on apprenticeship courses, with programmes to suit any business level.

My Manager

86% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of my manager

Every manager is automatically enrolled on the leadership training programme. It aims to establish a thought process on how to deal with all elements of the day-to-day running of the business, looking at clarity (communication and understanding), compliance and control. The tutor helps learners analyse their performance and apply it to real-world situations.

Giving Something Back

86% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Everyone has been involved in selecting the company's charity partner for 2023. Employees were asked for suggestions, and the charities were invited to pitch. A shortlist was drawn up, and staff voted to select the winner – Dougie Mac – a provider of free hospice services and family support in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire

Personal Growth
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84% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Learning at Paragon Group is continuous. New recruits are inducted through 'Paragon Best Starts', which continues through to upskilling workshops. The 'Paragon Level Up Academy' then supports those who want to progress into management. And 50 team members are currently on apprenticeship courses, with programmes to suit any business level.

My Manager
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86% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of my manager

Every manager is automatically enrolled on the leadership training programme. It aims to establish a thought process on how to deal with all elements of the day-to-day running of the business, looking at clarity (communication and understanding), compliance and control. The tutor helps learners analyse their performance and apply it to real-world situations.

Personal Growth
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84% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Learning at Paragon Group is continuous. New recruits are inducted through 'Paragon Best Starts', which continues through to upskilling workshops. The 'Paragon Level Up Academy' then supports those who want to progress into management. And 50 team members are currently on apprenticeship courses, with programmes to suit any business level.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2007
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
26
Employee average age
54% : 46%
Male : Female employee ratio
7%
Employees earning £35k+
64%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
We value our teams so highly and strive to make their experience with Parogon a thoroughly positive one. Achieving 3 Star accreditation, marking us as a world class company to work for is reflective of our commitment to being a class leader in all areas and one that we’re very proud of.

Richard Colclough, Managing Director

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