careers in
front of house To become a restaurant manager, you’ll need: ● A proven track record in the hospitality service sector, working up from waiter, maybe with experience in bar work.
● A passion for good service, food and drink.
● Financial and commercial business acumen, entrepreneurial flair and creativity.
● Excellent communication, management and leadership skills.
● Stamina, enthusiasm and a desire to make sure diners enjoy themselves.
Getting to the top back of house
To become a head chef, you’ll need: ● A great track record of cooking in respected kitchens.
● Creativity, rather than just being able to follow a recipe.
● Good management skills to lead and inspire your brigade and to enable you to work well with suppliers.
● Financial acumen to manage budgets and your gross profit on food.
● Organisational skills to ensure your staff rotas, deliveries and orders run like clockwork.
● A cool head and a calm demeanour.
Double whammy How to plan your career in just two steps
Jo Harley, director at people and performance specialist Purple Cubed
Step one Set your goal. Focus on your ultimate dream job and find out what skills and experience are necessary to get there. Step two Have regular career discussions with your line manager and find out what level of support you can expect to help you reach your goal. Consider self-study and activities you can do in your own time to complement your workplace learning. Set yourself goals and regularly review your progress against them. Remember, you are responsible for your progress.
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