There are lots of benefits to joining the growing hospitality and leisure industry. HERE ARE a few...
SECTOR IS booming
Hospitality is a growing industry, despite the consequences of the recent UK recession. Employment projections in the State of the Nation report by People 1st show that, by 2020, the hospitality and tourism sector is expected to increase by 6% – that equates to an additional 660,200 employment opportunities. One of those jobs could be yours.
You can travel the world
Once you have restaurant or hotel experience, you can work pretty much anywhere in the world. People skills that you’ll learn in front of house or behind the scenes roles in the hospitality industry are transferable around the globe, meaning your horizons can be much wider than the local B&B.
You do not need qualifications
While training and qualifications may be beneficial for some higher-level positions, what is much more important to begin with is an enthusiastic personality, a positive, hardworking attitude, and a genuine ability to get on well with other people.
It’s a people pleaser
Staff members employed in the leisure, hospitality and tourism industry work to help people enjoy their free time whether they go to the pub, out for dinner or take a break for a few days. Working in hospitality isn’t focused on computers or apps – it’s about people. You’ll be making customers happy, so if that makes you happy, get in.
Great perks
This industry offers some welcome bonuses. While the pay is often low, particularly when you’re just starting out, it does rise with experience and responsibility; besides, the benefits should take the edge off the minimum wage starting salary. These may include free meals, uniform, leisure facilities, tips, free or subsidised accommodation, and a great social life.
