By Tricia Philips
Eating and drinking never go out of fashion – so the hospitality industry just keeps on growing
At least 40,000 jobs are on offer at any one time and experts predict that bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, events and B&Bs will need 210,000 new workers in the next decade.
These are on top of the jobs you’d expect from natural turnover in an industry that employs more than two million people.
“The industry is expected to continue to grow rapidly over the next 10 years and we must take advantage of this opportunity,” says Philippe Rossiter, chief executive for The Institute of Hospitality (www.instituteofhospitality.org).
“The hospitality industry is large and diverse, offering people from all walks of life a career which is not only enjoyable but also rewarding,” says Philippe.
“Finding employment now is not easy, but the hospitality industry is always looking for chefs, hotel managers, event organisers and more. There are also opportunities within the public sector, including the NHS, police and armed forces.”
And once a new recruit has got a foot in the door, how far they go is up to them.
“It is an industry offering a wide range of roles. People can enter at any level and there are endless opportunities to climb the ladder,” adds Philippe.
“So if you are looking for an interesting, rewarding and successful career this could be for you.”
CONTRACT CATERING
Hundreds of jobs are available at any time from contract catering companies which run canteens in workplaces, schools and hospitals and catering services at public events around the country.
Leading companies in this field include the Compass Group (www.compass-group.co.uk) which employs 66,000 people in the UK, working in 7,000 locations.
Sodexo (www.uk. sodexo.com) employs 43,000 people in schools, hospitals, garrisons, offices, factories and events including Royal Ascot.
Aramark (www.aramark.co.uk) employs 12,500 staff in
similar areas.
TRAINING
There are three ways to get the best training in catering.
On-the-job training: you will usually be able to study for NVQs/SVQs or apprenticeships, either on a part-time college course or through distance learning.
Become a trainee: many employers and training providers offer structured programmes with work placements, where you can earn while you learn. Visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. Enrol on a full-time college or university course: for more advice, visit Springboard UK’s site at www.careerscope.springboarduk.net/about/hospitality.
MANAGERS
The Institute of Hospitality (www.instituteofhospitality.org) is trying to boost standards in the industry through its own management qualifications.
The qualifications provide training in management and leadership for the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. The awards are approved by People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for the industry and provide flexible units of continuing professional development (CPD) which build up into nationally accredited qualifications at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.
HOURS
You are likely to work shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Kitchen staff may often start work early in the morning and finish late at night, sometimes as part of a split shift system.
Full and part-time jobs are readily available.
WHERE ARE THE JOBS?
Recent figures from Jobcentre Plus (www.direct.gov.uk/employment) show that an average of 16,334 new jobs are appearing every month at the moment in the hotel and catering sectors.
Vacancies range from a breakfast chef in Halifax (£6.40 an hour) to a kitchen team member in Bournemouth (£6.40), and weekend cook in Liverpool (£6) to a waiter/chef in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire (£9 to £11).
The industry experts at www.caterer.com were advertising 10,081 jobs when we checked. This broke down into 4,765 jobs in hotels, 3,053 in restaurants, 573 in contract catering and 754 in pubs and bars and others including great opportunities on cruise ships. It’s worth coming here for tips, advice and useful training guidance.
Meanwhile, www.totaljobs.com registered 3,008 jobs in catering and hospitality including a part-time chef in Gravesend (£7.15), a hotel front of house team member in Stoke-on-Trent (£6.50) and a head waiter near Bath (£17,500pa).
Reed (www.reed.co.uk) lists 2,363 jobs ranging from a catering assistant in Feltham (from £5.99) to a kitchen manager in Coventry (from £24,000pa).
Supermarkets are also big players in this sector. The large chains are always looking for bakers, butchers and catering staff. Ask at your local stores.
PAY
Chefs can earn from £12,000 a year as a trainee commis chef to up to £30,000 as a head chef. Full-time salaries for waiting staff start at about £11,000 to £14,500 a year. With experience and extra responsibilities, it is possible to earn between £15,000 and £19,000. Kitchen assistants start at £10,500.
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Eating and drinking never go out of fashion – so the hospitality industry just keeps on growing
At least 40,000 jobs are on offer at any one time and experts predict that bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, events and B&Bs will need 210,000 new workers in the next decade.
These are on top of the jobs you’d expect from natural turnover in an industry that employs more than two million people.
“The industry is expected to continue to grow rapidly over the next 10 years and we must take advantage of this opportunity,” says Philippe Rossiter, chief executive for The Institute of Hospitality (www.instituteofhospitality.org).
“The hospitality industry is large and diverse, offering people from all walks of life a career which is not only enjoyable but also rewarding,” says Philippe.
“Finding employment now is not easy, but the hospitality industry is always looking for chefs, hotel managers, event organisers and more. There are also opportunities within the public sector, including the NHS, police and armed forces.”
And once a new recruit has got a foot in the door, how far they go is up to them.
“It is an industry offering a wide range of roles. People can enter at any level and there are endless opportunities to climb the ladder,” adds Philippe.
“So if you are looking for an interesting, rewarding and successful career this could be for you.”
CONTRACT CATERING
Hundreds of jobs are available at any time from contract catering companies which run canteens in workplaces, schools and hospitals and catering services at public events around the country.
Leading companies in this field include the Compass Group (www.compass-group.co.uk) which employs 66,000 people in the UK, working in 7,000 locations.
Sodexo (www.uk. sodexo.com) employs 43,000 people in schools, hospitals, garrisons, offices, factories and events including Royal Ascot.
Aramark (www.aramark.co.uk) employs 12,500 staff in
similar areas.
TRAINING
There are three ways to get the best training in catering.
On-the-job training: you will usually be able to study for NVQs/SVQs or apprenticeships, either on a part-time college course or through distance learning.
Become a trainee: many employers and training providers offer structured programmes with work placements, where you can earn while you learn. Visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. Enrol on a full-time college or university course: for more advice, visit Springboard UK’s site at www.careerscope.springboarduk.net/about/hospitality.
MANAGERS
The Institute of Hospitality (www.instituteofhospitality.org) is trying to boost standards in the industry through its own management qualifications.
The qualifications provide training in management and leadership for the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. The awards are approved by People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for the industry and provide flexible units of continuing professional development (CPD) which build up into nationally accredited qualifications at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.
HOURS
You are likely to work shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Kitchen staff may often start work early in the morning and finish late at night, sometimes as part of a split shift system.
Full and part-time jobs are readily available.
WHERE ARE THE JOBS?
Recent figures from Jobcentre Plus (www.direct.gov.uk/employment) show that an average of 16,334 new jobs are appearing every month at the moment in the hotel and catering sectors.
Vacancies range from a breakfast chef in Halifax (£6.40 an hour) to a kitchen team member in Bournemouth (£6.40), and weekend cook in Liverpool (£6) to a waiter/chef in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire (£9 to £11).
The industry experts at www.caterer.com were advertising 10,081 jobs when we checked. This broke down into 4,765 jobs in hotels, 3,053 in restaurants, 573 in contract catering and 754 in pubs and bars and others including great opportunities on cruise ships. It’s worth coming here for tips, advice and useful training guidance.
Meanwhile, www.totaljobs.com registered 3,008 jobs in catering and hospitality including a part-time chef in Gravesend (£7.15), a hotel front of house team member in Stoke-on-Trent (£6.50) and a head waiter near Bath (£17,500pa).
Reed (www.reed.co.uk) lists 2,363 jobs ranging from a catering assistant in Feltham (from £5.99) to a kitchen manager in Coventry (from £24,000pa).
Supermarkets are also big players in this sector. The large chains are always looking for bakers, butchers and catering staff. Ask at your local stores.
PAY
Chefs can earn from £12,000 a year as a trainee commis chef to up to £30,000 as a head chef. Full-time salaries for waiting staff start at about £11,000 to £14,500 a year. With experience and extra responsibilities, it is possible to earn between £15,000 and £19,000. Kitchen assistants start at £10,500.
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