Cornwall Opportunities
Hospitality: Bringing people together and creating careers
Cornwall attracts visitors from around the world, making the hospitality industry a key player in the County’s economy. The industry has a diverse range of establishments, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, cafes, and tourist attractions, all of which create an exciting and fast-paced environment for individuals seeking a long and rewarding career in hospitality. The industry has seen significant growth in recent years and is one of the biggest employers in the County, and with more people choosing to holiday and visit Cornwall all year round, it offers permanent as well as seasonal work opportunities. There is a constant demand from hospitality employers for new entrants to the sector as well as skilled professionals to cater to the diverse needs of visitors.
With a wide range of job types on offer, hospitality is suited to a variety of personal skill sets and interests.
Skills in demand from hospitality employers include: • good interpersonal skills • customer service • adaptability • attention to detail • strong communication and problem-solving abilities • a genuine passion for providing exceptional quality experiences
The top 5 hospitality jobs by volume of employment in Cornwall in 2023 were: 1. Bar Staff 2. Kitchen and Catering Assistants 3. Waitressing Staff 4. Chefs 5. Cleaners and Domestics
Many of these skills can be developed as you train and learn on the job.
A new project in Cornwall is set to open doors for young people across the County through improving engagement in the hospitality industry. Mark Lewin and James Cavanagh-Shaddock are two thirds of the Founder-Director team behind the Cornwall Hospitality Collective. When asked what they are doing Mark said, “We’re bringing together hospitality leaders and businesses in Cornwall – of all sizes.” Cornwall Hospitality Collective, a Community Interest Company, has two main goals. The first, to provide free or discounted training for our member hospitality businesses. The second goal is to support career initiatives to encourage more young people into hospitality and show them the variety of pathways it offers, as well as trying to bring people back into the industry.
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