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“Personality and common sense will take you far, particularly front of house – behind a bar or on a reception desk”
And it’s not just about the service side. If you
have an interest in marketing or events, you can specialise in those areas. Similarly, there are great opportunities in finance, IT and human resources. And in all sectors of the industry, individuals can use their skills and experience to work abroad.
A sense of being valued To be frank, hospitality needs your talents. First, it has a skills shortage, particularly for managers and chefs. Second, it needs to recruit thousands of new entrants to keep up with its astonishing growth. As a result, employers are doing their utmost to support, develop and retain staff with talent, and with two out of five workers aged under 25, they clearly take young people seriously. You’ll find that business-oriented qualifications and on-the-job training schemes are tailored to all levels.
Ongoing development The top hospitality companies offer mentors and their own programmes – as do professional bodies in the sector, such as the Institute of Hospitality – which provide training and progression in management and leadership skills at everything from introductory level to advanced.
Opportunities for all The beauty of hospitality is you can have a fulfilling career without having to be academic. Personality and common sense will take you far, particularly front of house – behind a bar or on a reception desk, say. But for those who want to progress up that ladder, any qualifications you’ve already got will make your ascent that much swifter.
Who can help? Here are a few bodies with useful resources and information for newcomers to the industry
Hospitality Guild An alliance of employers, skills bodies, individuals and training providers
www.hospitalityguild.co.uk
Institute of Hospitality The professional body for managers and potential managers
www.instituteofhospitality.org
Pace The Professional Association for Catering Education
www.paceuk.org
Not Going to Uni A resource to help you find apprenticeships, college courses or work experience
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Springboard Springboard aims to help young people find training and work placements with a view to employment
www.springboard.uk.net
Start Start is a free digital platform catering for all students, helping them to make more informed decisions about future study and career options at the right time and in good time.
www.startprofile.com
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