Careers in Hospitality and Tourism

A career in the world of leisure, tourism and hospitality is full of opportunities, often with fast progression to management level. Particularly within hospitality many a famous face started out as an apprentice or a school leaver.

The catering and hospitality sector serves up a host of different apprenticeships in restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, nightclubs and hotels. The sector also includes customer service roles, as well as working in the supply network that provides food and drink to other industries. You could train as a chef in a restaurant, or learn how to cook on a large scale for institutions such as the NHS. You could also be 'front of house' welcoming guests or helping management ensure effective day-to-day operations.

Looking further afield, the travel industry is an exciting place to be right now. Travel companies are experiencing huge demand and with this growth comes many different and exciting career opportunities. The jobs in travel are wide ranging, from sales, marketing, IT and digital transformation, to managing sustainability programmes and working abroad. 

Skills needed in this sector include teamwork, time-management, interpersonal, communication, creativity and organisational skills.  The sector naturally has a very hands-on approach to work, with lots of ‘on the job’ learning and direct interaction with customers. The sector has been involved in offering apprenticeship and school leaver opportunities for years - so you’ll find lots of opportunities out there for you, not just in the UK but worldwide!

People's leisure time is so important to them and it is not to be underestimated how much impact you can have on a person's wellbeing by being involved in hospitality, leisure and tourism. The sector provides fun, relaxation, culture, music, laughter and friendship, so rest assured by having a career in this sector you are making a difference to people's lives.

Hear from local residents working at Lussmanns, a popular Hertfordshire based sustainable restaurant, Hertfordshire Zoo, a fun tourist attraction and Hanbury Manor Marriott, a luxury hotel, about their career pathways into Hospitality and Tourism.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM IN HERTFORDSHIRE

You will never be stuck for things to do in Hertfordshire, from stunning stately homes, wild days out, cultural escapes and magical memories - Hertfordshire is the perfect place for leisure.

Just 20 minutes from London by train but still far away from the stresses of the big city. Hertfordshire is brimming with famous sites such as St Albans Cathedral, Hatfield House, Knebworth House, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

The Hospitality and Tourism have been working hard to recover from the pandemic and this is now starting to show.  Hertfordshire has had 25 million visits to hospitality and tourism destinations in 2023 with a spend of £2.2 billion.  This sector supports 2% of all jobs in the county

DIFFERENT CAREER PATHWAYS INTO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

JOB ROLES

Explore job roles in the hospitality and tourism in the HOP Careers Directory. Understand the main tasks within job roles and average salaries, learn about which qualifications you should consider studying at further and higher education. 

Explore below for apprenticeships, jobs qualifications and courses in Hospitality and Tourism.