A TEENAGE hospitality apprentice has landed her dream job in a world renowned two Michelin-starred restaurant.

Crystal Old, 19, secured a role as a second commis chef in the pastry department at the Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford.

This achievement follows the successful completion of her Professional Cookery Advanced Apprenticeship with national hospitality training provider, HIT training, which she undertook at the Yalbury Cottage Hotel and Restaurant in Dorchester.

Jamie Jones, who owns the Yalbury with wife, Ariane, was impressed by Crystal’s commitment to her training and her progress.

He said that the student had achieved so much in a short space of time.

He said: “Despite being so young, she’s got a smart head on her shoulders and she’s shown incredible determination to succeed.

“We’re glad to have had the chance to support Crystal through the early part of her career and are absolutely thrilled that she has secured a role at such a well-respected two Michelin-starred restaurant”

Crystal, who was also named HIT training’s Apprentice of the Year for the South of England in 2014, now has the opportunity to take the skills she learned during her training and put them into practice in her new role.

Crystal said: “I’m so pleased I’ve found a career that brings out the best in me. My passion for creating great food is growing all the time and the new skills I developed during my apprenticeship have given me more confidence in my own cooking abilities.

“With HIT’s help I’ve learned so much and enhanced my knowledge and abilities and I feel that securing the role at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a huge step towards achieving my dreams.”