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From weekend washing-up jobs great chefs are born: here’s how some people in hospitality have carved out a career path
Ethan Davids, co- owner of pub group the Chickpea Group
Starting a business at the age of 26 saw Ethan getting stuck into all aspects of running a pub
How did you get into the industry? I fell into it at my parents’ pub and opted for a career in the industry after university. Starting the Chickpea Group with my sister, Jordan, and schoolmate, Tommy, in 2019 when I was 26 was the best decision I ever made.
What advice would you give anyone looking to enter the sector? Get stuck in, master your craft and listen to as many people as possible. Hospitality is full of wonderfully creative, inspiring and
driven people. Sharing ideas is fun, discussing challenges is therapeutic and learning from others who have been there is so valuable.
How have you mentored younger people joining the industry?
Hospitality is a people business at every level, so finding what motivates
people and offering the right support and guidance is something I work very hard at and is something I hope I am getting better at.
What do you think working with a diverse age range brings to your workplace? It gives new entrants to the industry the ability to learn from others who have been there. Equally, I think it’s helped the older people we employ to understand the challenges faced by young people today.
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