TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS FROM CATERING & HOSPITALITY

There are no restrictions in place to stop people visiting hospitality settings. But it seems the fear of the virus is having an effect as the industry experienced a high number of cancellations throughout the festive season. COVID 19 is predicted to hit the catering and hospitality again during the early part of 2022.

 

Are you working in the catering and hospitality industry but want to explore other industries? We’ve rounded up our top transferable skills that can carry you into a range of roles in different industries.

The hospitality and catering industry is unpredictable. Some events may mean that you end up staying over later, or finishing earlier than planned. This teaches you how to adapt and be flexible to accommodate unforseen changes.

 

Flexibility will show your future employer that you’re willing to go the extra mile and demonstrates a undoubted willingness to help.

 

Perhaps the most imperetive skill of a catering and hospitality worker is knowing how to communicate effectively with customers, how to act professionally and how to fix situations with a calmess. Not only will customer service experience help you smoothly transition into of customer-facing roles, it’s also a great to skill to have for working with others.

 

Presentation is also vital to customer service. How you present yourself is a reflection on the company you work for. 

 

With no two days the same on the industry, working in catering and hospitality often means rapidly switching between one task and the next, or doing a few things at once, and being organised is the key to serving customers efficiently.

 

The ability to multi-task and organise effectively is a priceless asset in almost any job role, particularly in roles such as administration, finance, production, stock sorting, sales or merchandising.

 

Long shifts, challenging situations and high pressures are part of working in catering and hospitality. The working world can be a challenging so having resilience will help you get through the difficult patches employees sometimes face.

 

Teamwork is an important asset in the catering and hospitality industry. Regardless of whether you’ve trained as a chef, waiter, assistant or barista – you’re likely to have spent time working in coordination with co-workers.

 

The ability to work well with others is an invaluable trait in many jobs. It boosts productivity in the work place, encourages free thinking and improves motivation.