MY CAREER the guests I also work closely on redesigning the menu with the chef. There is a lot to do and the hours can be long but I wouldn’t have it any other way, I absolutely love this business. What advice would you offer someone considering a career in hospitality? Get hands-on experience before you take a course. People view hospitality as very glamorous but it’s hard work and it doesn’t suit everyone. If you like engaging with people and constantly doing things rather than sitting behind a desk then this is a great career choice.
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Career Path: Restaurant Management Working as a restaurant manager gives you a great opportunity to combine a passion for food with an interest in customer service. It’s also a great step towards running a large food and beverage department in a busy hotel or owning your own restaurant.
Sinead’s Top Tip ‘Get hands-on experience before you take a course. People view hospitality as glamorous but it doesn’t suit everyone.’
Job: Restaurant Manager Estimated salary: from €30,000 Job: Host/Maitre D’ Estimated salary: from €25,000 Job: Restaurant Supervisor Estimated salary: from €26,000 Job: Waiter/Waitress Estimated salary: from €20,000
‘There are amazing opportunities in this business. You’ll always be able to get a job.’
There are a number of restaurant management and hospitality management courses, from certificate to masters level, that can help you progress up the ladder. Please see getalifeintourism.ie for a list of courses.
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