Welcome to a dynamic career


Welcome to the start of a fulfilling and rewarding career. In the following pages you’ll find all you need to know about roles in hospitality and how to get on in a profession that is exciting, fast-paced and fun. Check Into Hospitality 2017 is our biggest guide yet, with details of all the main sectors in hospitality – from hotels and restaurants to foodservice, pubs and serviced apartments – and the varied opportunities available. The great thing about this industry is that you can achieve anything


Check Into Hospitality editor James Stagg


you set your sights on, such is the breadth of opportunities available. And what’s more, it’s an industry that is growing fast, with employers keen to hear from young people like you with a positive attitude and the desire to succeed. To be frank, this industry needs your talent. As a result employers,


like those featured in our showcase section, will do their very best to support, develop and retain those people with talent. And they take young people seriously – just over a third of staff in the sector are under the age of 25. Meanwhile, you’ll also have the opportunity to progress fast. Many


operators offer apprenticeship schemes and training programmes that will provide the skills for swift career progression. We’ve spoken to students who are taking courses that will lead to positions in the hospitality industry, apprentices learning the ropes and young managers in the sector to discover how it is possible to forge a rewarding career. The one quality they all say is required is a can-do attitude.


So what are you waiting for? Seize the chance to join this dynamic and exciting industry with fantastic prospects.


James Stagg Editor, Check into Hospitality james.stagg@thecaterer.com


Check into Hospitality editor James Stagg Associate editor Neil Gerrard Art editor Chris Russell Writer Rosalind Mullen


Chief sub-editor Louise Clissold Senior sub-editor Kirsty Utting


Digital production editor Katherine Alano Head of sales Rob Adam


The Caterer editor Amanda Afiya Publisher Mark Lewis


Chief executive Duncan Horton 3


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