Fun, fast-paced and exciting


If you’re looking for a varied, exciting and fulfilling role, you are in the right place. Hospitality has something for everyone. You can forge a rewarding career in the sector, and it offers excellent progression opportunities. In the following pages you’ll


Check Into Hospitality editor James Stagg


find everything you need to know about hospitality and how to get on in a profession that is exciting, fast-paced and fun. Check Into Hospitality 2018 details all the main sectors in hospitality – from hotels and restaurants to foodservice, pubs and serviced apartments – and explains the many roles available, both front of house in guest-facing positions and back of house in administration and strategic positions. The great thing about working in


hospitality is that you can achieve anything you set your sights on, such is the breadth of opportunities available. 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. Quite simply, it’s an industry that needs your talent. New recruits were needed well before the Brexit vote, but the threat of losing access – even in part – to workers from Europe has focused the minds of hotel, restaurant and contract catering operators on searching out and developing the UK’s own home-grown talent. As a result, employers such as


those featured in our showcase section, will do their very best to


support, develop and retain people with talent. 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. So take a look through the


following pages, which will give you a flavour of the jobs available. After that, flick through the showcase section, which details the employers who have structures in place to train you into any job you set your sights on. Good luck. A rewarding career


awaits!


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


Contents


4 Our partners The organisations supporting Check Into Hospitality 2018


8 Opportunities in hospitality A world of possibility


14 Careers in hotels From luxury chains to bohemian townhouses and iconic independents


20 Careers in restaurants Roles to suit every taste


26 Careers in foodservice From fast food to fine dining, at everything from City firms to sports events and schools


32 Careers in pubs and bars The mainstay of the hospitality sector – and for good reason


38 International opportunities Spread your wings


42 Serviced apartments Like hotels, but something more


46 Apprenticeships Earn as you learn


48 Learning and development Sector qualifications


52 The killer CV Secure an interview with a page of A4


56 Interview technique Ten ways to impress


60 Using social media to get a job Make LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram work for you


63 Top 10 social media tips For an online presence that shines


65 Joining a professional body Who they are and how they can help


68 Employer showcases Have a look at what’s on offer


Check Into Hospitality editor James Stagg • Associate editor Neil Gerrard • Art editor Chris Russell • Deputy production editor Kirsty Utting Marketing executive Lucy Dore • Digital production editor Katherine Alano • Head of sales Rob Adam • Chief executive Duncan Horton The Caterer editor Amanda Afiya • Publisher Mark Lewis


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