“I am able to progress in any direction”
“I believe that people should consider the foodservice industry as a career as it is one of the most encompassing industries available. It provides so many opportunities and pathways depending on the type of career you want to pursue, whether that be operations, sales and marketing, finance or HR, among many others. “Companies such as CH&Co provide a variety of settings for people to begin their journey in the foodservice industry, from our leisure sector, working across stunning venues or visitor attractions, including the Tower of London, to our workplace business where employees are catered for by Gather & Gather and Vacherin. “I personally enjoy this industry because no day is the same; we are always dealing with new and different clients, working on amazing event briefs and working to exceed our client’s expectations. “I have worked across the operational side of the
industry in historical venues and now I sell these stunning spaces to commercial clients for their own events – the knowledge I have learned is so transferable within the business that I am able to progress in any direction to further my career.”
Ben Jeffrey Sales and marketing manager, Ironmongers’ Hall, London
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Foodservice Foodservice may not be a sector you’re immediately familiar with, but you will encounter those working in it countless times every year. Those in foodservice work across all areas of catering, from school canteens and hospitals to weddings, airports, museums, cultural attractions and sports stadiums as well as in large businesses and at grand events such as Royal garden parties and Wimbledon. This sector offers variety, opportunity and career progression with employers including multinationals such as Compass and Sodexo; large independents such as BaxterStorey or CH&Co; as well as smaller boutique operators such as Bite or Social Pantry; or in-house caterers. All will offer a diverse working environment and often more sociable working hours than other areas of hospitality. You’ll be offered a structured career path with the corporate big guns, but
arguably the smaller companies might encourage more creative input. The sort of roles on offer include chefs, waiters and F&B managers through to events planners, operations, marketing and sales managers. And if you demonstrate a passion for good food and service, you could find yourself on an exciting journey from working the floor to a seat at head office.
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