The hospitality industry covers a range of business niches, such as hotels and restaurants, as well as travel and tourism. What all of these niches have in common is that they center on the customer, and as such require workers to have a specific set of skills.
If you are thinking of starting a career in the hospitality industry, this guide will give you an idea of what skills you might need.
Customer Service
Having a good level of customer service skills is essential. When a customer visits a hotel or restaurant, they are paying for their food and accommodation and expect a level of standards.
The best establishments always exceed expectations, and much of this is down to customer service. Looking after customers’ needs is something that keeps them returning to use a service again, and is one of the most important skills.
Teamwork
For the smooth running of any hospitality business, teamwork is key. Being a good team member means doing your part to support others, as well as relying on the support of your team to help one another get the job done.
For example, a restaurant kitchen will have a chef who cooks the main meals, a sous chef who prepares the ingredients and may produce some less intricate dishes, dessert chefs, waiters and waitresses to transport the food to tables, and kitchen helpers to wash the pots and keep areas clean.
Each team member plays an important part to keep the kitchen running. Teamwork relies upon good communication, as well as a strong professional bond between each member.
Communication
Good communication skills are something that will benefit people who are working in the hospitality industry. Not only do you need to be polite to customers, but you also need to be a good listener to understand their needs.
Good communication also means being intuitive, and being able to sensitively deal with customer complaints.
Effective communication also helps team members work together better, improving the service they provide.
Training
When you are in the hospitality industry, it is a good idea to get regular training. As your career develops, you might want to concentrate on a particular area of hospitality. www.online.suffolk.edu offers business courses online that you can apply to to complete your hospitality training.
Other relevant courses are food safety, health, and hygiene or team management.
A career in the hospitality industry can be challenging at times, but it can also be fun and always presents new opportunities to learn. The hours worked can range around the clock, depending on your role.
One of the best things about working in the hospitality business is that you have the opportunity to diversify your career in different areas.
You probably already have some natural skills that you can bring to a job, and you can then train in specific areas that you enjoy the most. A career in the hospitality industry can be lucrative as well as rewarding, so research some different roles to see what appeals to you.
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