Focus Training (SW) Ltd

Hospitality

Hospitality and catering is the world’s largest service industry meaning there are a wide range of roles within the trade, ranging from working in a bar or restaurant to theme parks or even cruise ships. This can sometimes make it difficult to decide which area of the sector you would like to work in but also means there are many opportunities to progress and gain experience working in multiple areas.

Working in hospitality and catering means you will often be in a customer facing role and the ability to welcome visitors in a friendly, welcoming manner is essential.

There are a wide range of jobs within the hospitality and catering trade including;

Chef
Waiter
Bar staff
Coffee barista
Room service
Restaurant manager
Hotel manager

People working in hospitality and catering will often be required to work evenings and weekends, and peak trading times such as Christmas. Many roles will also involve being on your feet for most of the time.

What type of person is suited to this role?

As you will often be interacting with members of the general public, people working in hospitality and catering need to:

Be outgoing and confident
Be able to think on your feet
Have excellent communication skills
Have strong team working skills

What about career progression and salaries?

Your pay and benefits will depend on experience and the kind of employer you work for, but as a guide:

Bar staff can expect to earn around £14,000 per year
A chef can earn around £20,000 per year
Experienced restaurant managers can earn up to £30,000 per year

Which hospitality and catering establishments does Focus Training work with?

Subway, Cafe Nero and Plymouth Pavillions to name but a few!

The Hospitality industry is broad and diverse. It covers many exciting topics including exciting and challenging ones in many different occupations ranging from small cafes to large hotels chains. To excel within this industry it is important to obtain relevant and quality training. The NVQ’s we offer are perfect qualifications for anyone in the Hospitality industry wanting to gain more training and achieve a qualification for the hard work they put into their jobs. The NVQs available at Focus Training include: