Jobs in the Hospitality Sector

Hotel Manager. A Hotel manager must overseethe kitchen. Anyone looking to become a Chef
the operation and organisation of a hotel.needs to have a keen interest in catering as well
They are responsible for making sure that all theas a large amount of experience in a similar role.
different department in the hotel are performingChefs must master both standard and creative
efficiently and meeting industry and brandtechniques in order to bring high quality food to
standards. Any candidate looking into becoming atheir customers. A trainee Chef must go through
hotel manager must have excellent business skillsa significant amount of training in order to reach
and sound commercial awareness. Some of theirthe required industry standard and develop their
day to day tasks might involve carrying outown unique techniques within the trade. Some of
inspections, planning rota's and shift schedules,the core skills for being a Chef include creativity,
dealing with any special requirements orteamwork, organization and a heightened sense of
complaints and overseeing the marketing andtaste. Some of the more experienced Chefs have
sales.the ability to discover very subtle flavours which
Restaurant Managercan make or break a dish.
A Restaurant Manager must make sure thatReceptionist
restaurants run properly and all staff areHotel Receptionists a usually the first person a
performing to a high standard. This job involves acustomer comes into contact with. Therefore
high level of pressure because the Manager has tothey need to feel welcome and be greeting in a
make sure their restaurant performs well and hitsfriendly and efficient way. A Hotel Receptionist
financial targets. A Restaurant Manager must lookdeals with reservations and bookings and must
after staff and give them feedback on theirensure that guests are checking in quickly on
performance. They must also be able to copearrival. Any candidate hoping to become a
with any complaints and maintain the brandsReceptionist must have high class communication
reputation within the industry.skills and a great personality. They must be able
The must adhere to strict health and safetyto handle a large amount of tasks and have good
guidelines and inspect the hygiene quality of theorganisational skills.
food in the restaurant.They must have a vast knowledge of the
Chefcatering industry as well as their menu and
This role offers the opportunity to learn andingredients in order to be able to attend to
master special ingredients, portion control, stockcustomer queries.
take, and an awareness of health and safety in