“Women are the backbone of the hospitality, leisure,
travel and tourism industry, making up nearly 60% of the sector’s workforce” Women 1st
An astonishing third of the hospitality workforce is aged under 25 and many will have taken on their first managerial role before they are 30. Few other professions would take you
seriously, nurture, train and develop you to become part of the next generation of managers at such a young age. It’s also proving to be an attractive career option for women, who account for 57% of the workforce. You do have one big problem, however – choosing which sector to begin your career in. Hotels offer all sorts of exciting roles under one roof, from chefs to housekeepers, front of house managers and operations teams, while British restaurants, pubs and bars are renowned for being at the cutting edge of cuisine and concepts. Or you could flex your commercial acumen with a fast-moving foodservice company, spread your wings with a career on cruise ships or sidestep into a tourist attraction. Your skills will even be transferable. Be realistic. Working in hospitality is fun,
buzzy and sociable, but it’s also hard work and you’ll almost certainly work long hours or night shifts at some stage. However, if you choose an employer that offers good development, commitment is rewarded. No wonder the hospitality industry employs
a whopping 10% of the British workforce, accounting for more than two million jobs. Seize the opportunity!
Few other professions would take you seriously, nurture, train and develop you to become part of the next generation of managers at such a young age
How do I pick the right employer? Emily Moore, people director at people and performance
specialist Purple Cubed says that working in the right environment is crucial if you are to be happy and successful.
● Think about what you stand for as an individual. If you’ve not given this much thought, access the free eValues tool
on
www.janesunley.com/free-stuff, which will help you.
● Once you’ve identified your values, match them with the type of workplace that you’re most likely to thrive in. Consider culture, size, remit, what opportunities there are for career development.
● To get a feel for an organisation’s culture, look at their website, particularly the Join Us and About Us pages. Their social media channels, blogs, and videos will also tell you a lot.
● Most employers are clear about the opportunities they offer, such as mentoring and coaching. A good question to ask during interviews is “what opportunity for growth is there in the company?”.
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