OVERVIEW
From sandwich bars with one employee to major international hotel companies employing thousands world-wide, there are careers for everyone within hotels and catering or the hospitality industry as it is known.  Put simply, the hospitality industry includes anything to do with the provision of food, drink and accommodation.

WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?

• Being a 'people' person
• Good communication skills
• Enthusiasm and determination to succeed
• Ability to think on your feet and work well in a team
• Flexibility and good organisation skills

TYPES OF JOBS
Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cruise Ships:  Accountant, Barman, Cashier, Chef, Concierge, Cook, Conference and Banqueting staff, Doorman, Duty Manager, General Manager, Hall Porter, Health, Fitness and Beauty operators, Housekeeper, Kitchen Porter, Maintenance Staff, Marketing Staff, Night Porter, Press and PR, Reservations, Sales staff, Secretary, Security, Telephonist, Valet, Waiter, Wine Waiter, Bar Staff, Glass Collectors, Cellarman, Entertainers, Steward/ess/Purser, Retail staff - the list could go on and on!

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Forget all your preconceived ideas about what it's like to work in the hospitality industry.  Whether you choose hotels, restaurants, pubs, or contract catering, there are a huge range of career paths to suit all tastes.  For example, hotels are not just places where guests sleep but also where they eat, meet for conferences, entertain guests and relax in leisure facilities.  In hospitality, no two days are ever the same and the 'buzz' factor is what makes it such a special working environment.