Hospitality & Catering

 Working in school catering is one of the most rewarding roles in Hospitality and Catering, and as a School Catering Manager, you'll be in charge of the nutrition of hundreds of hungry children. Menu planning, organizing theme days, budget and stock management, and writing up nutrition reports are just a few of the responsibilities you can expect to perform. You'll also be in charge of ensuring the school kitchen and dining areas meet health and safety standards. Because you're working with food and children, there are several specific qualifications you will need, and management experience is also a bonus. 

 Attention to detail, efficiency, and commitment are all vital characteristics for a good housekeeper. The work of a housekeeper, whether at a private residence, hotel, or workplace, is among the most highly appreciated among residents, guests, and co-workers. Duties can vary greatly depending on where you work, but at a hotel, for example, you can expect to be charged with changing linen, vacuuming, emptying bins, and restocking minibars. You’ll often come into contact with new peoples friendliness goes a long way, but one of the most important traits of a housekeeper is the ability to keep up with the physical demands of being on your feet for long periods, and frequent squatting and bending. 

 Events planning is a fast-growing part of the Hospitality and catering industry as more and more people look to put together unforgettable experiences that go beyond the typical fare of weddings and company parties. As an Events Assistant, you'll participate in booking, rehearsals, decorating, ordering catering, and on-the-day tasks such as ensuring speakers or performers are happy and comfortable. One attractive bonus of being an events assistant, is being able to specialize in an area that you're really passionate about, whether that's fashion, academia, or birthdays. Employers tend to look for enthusiastic personalities who have excellent organizational skills and an ability to multitask effectively. 

Restaurants occupy one of the most competitive parts of the Hospitality and Catering industry, so having an effective manager at the helm is vital to survival. Restaurant managers need to be able to coordinate both front- and back-of- house staff into a unit that maximizes customer satisfaction from the moment they enter unclothe time comes to pay the bill. Given the competitive, high- pressure environment, employers usually look for people with at least some management experience to fill this kind of role, and you'll need to be able to handle a demanding schedule as well. Managing a restaurant is a rewarding role that can help you build bonds with the surrounding community and provide you with plenty of transferrable skills for future work.