Welcome


Deciding what career path to embark on is a daunting task. Maybe you’ve always known what job you want to do after you complete your studies or maybe you have absolutely no clue what path you want to carve out in this world. Either way, we hope this publication will give you some inspiration. Hospitality is a varied, exciting and fulfilling industry that will welcome you with open arms. It’s so much more than just handing out plates of food to customers in a restaurant. 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 finance department of a multinational foodservice


company. Or perhaps you like to be hands-on and might be suited to the maintenance teams that keep a five-star hotel functioning? This guide introduces you to the


wonderful world of hospitality, with details of the different roles and opportunities a career in this sector could take you to. We’ve got all the advice you need to get the job, along with a showcase of some of the best employers out there – all of these companies want to support, develop and retain people exactly like you. Whatever role you are considering, we


hope you join us in what is one of the most rewarding and exciting sectors. And remember to check out thecaterer.com to keep on top of all the news you need for your future role. Caroline Baldwin, editor, Check into Hospitality caroline. baldwin@ thecaterer.com


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