Welcome


This is your guide to finding a varied, exciting and fulfilling role in an industry that will welcome you with open arms. From Michelin-starred chefs to hotel general managers and glitzy event planners, the biggest names in hospitality started their careers where you are now and found themselves gripped by a sector that offers camaraderie, diversity and excellent progression opportunities. If you have strong leadership skills,


you may be the perfect fit to lead a reception or housekeeping team. Maybe you are good with numbers and could thrive as a hotel revenue manager, or join the maintenance teams that keep a five-star hotel functioning. If you can speak to others in a


self-assured, persuasive manner you could see yourself selling to agents, celebrities and musicians looking for hotels for their tours. Or how about working your way up through the kitchen or sharing your passion with guests in a front of house role? Whatever your strengths, hospitality offers opportunities at every level. It’s


a big, happy family with employers upping their game when it comes to wellness and a duty of care. In the following pages we provide a


step-by-step guide to different roles and opportunities. We explain why hospitality is the sector for you, and which part of the industry you might consider. Once you’ve decided where your skills are best suited, we provide all the advice you need on getting the job, with rising stars in the industry sharing their insights. This guide also includes showcases from some of the best employers in the UK for more inspiration, all of which want to support, develop and retain people like you. We wish you well in your future


career and very much hope you will join us in the world of hospitality.


Emma Lake Editor,


Check into Hospitality emma.lake@ thecaterer.com


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