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Getting a Hospitality, Food & Tourism job
This category represents one of the larger industries and covers everything from hotels, restaurants, bars, theme parks, airlines and other tourist attractions. Tourism is a major contributor to most economies and some of the basic skills needed for a job in this profession, such as customer service and communication skills, can help find an individual a career world-wide. Although it's not crucial to have a formal education or attend some sort of basic training or TAFE course, focusing on a particular career path and attending a particular school such as a chef or cooking institution will increase your chances of getting secure work. The majority of the hospitality workforce is employed on a part-time basis and many roles are busy, fast-paced and require a lot of interaction with customers and consumers. Skills in food handling, management, customer service and short-order cooking are essential for working in restaurants, pubs and cafes. For hotels or other tourist attractions such as golf courses or theme parks, great customer service, basic retail skills and a positive attitude are important skills for a job seeker to have.