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sector, so many different roles
The skills you will develop in hospitality will mean you can transfer between many sectors – and you can take your newly found skillset anywhere in the world. But which sector would suit you best? Hotels offer
all sorts of exciting roles under one roof, from chefs to housekeepers, front of house managers and operations teams; while UK restaurants, pubs and bars are renowned for being at the cutting-edge of cuisine. Or you could flex your commercial acumen with a fast-moving foodservice company, spread your wings on cruise ships or enjoy the bright lights at a tourist attraction. Here are the key sectors that could lead to a fulfilling career:
O Hotels O Serviced apartments O Restaurants O Pubs, bars and nightclubs O Food and service management O Hospitality services O Events O Tourist services O Visitor attractions O Self-catering accommodation, holiday parks and hostels
There’s a career to suit you
Each sector offers a unique working environment and its own set of careers. If you like to keep active, there are hands-on roles in kitchens, or a career in pubs and bars is perfect if you love being around people. Hospitality and tourism includes the fast-paced world of visitor attractions, or you could manage a youth hostels or co-ordinate multimillion-pound events – the world is your oyster! If you want to work your way to the top – and fast – hospitality is an ideal place to start your career. Many managers begin in entry-level positions and progress through on-the-job training. Learning on the job means the possibilities are endless – with the right training and experience, a kitchen porter can become a head chef. Did you know that there is high demand for hospitality managers? More than 225,000 managers are needed by 2024 – get the right training and you could be one of them, leading and inspiring your own team.
Who can help?
Like the sound of an exciting career in hospitality, where no two days are the same and you are constantly developing your skills and meeting new people? Here is a list of organisations that can help you get your first job in this dynamic industry:
Institute of Hospitality The professional body for managers and potential managers
www.instituteofhospitality.org
Not Going to Uni Find apprenticeships, college courses or work experience
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Springboard Springboard aims to help young people find training and work placements
www.springboard.uk.net
CareerScopeAdvice Created by experts to offer skills training, CV building and interview practice
careerscope.uk.net
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