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Hospitality, leisure & tourism

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Making it in management

From hotel and restaurant to cruise liner and entertainment management, there are so many prospects in hospitality that it really is possible to find yourself in a managerial position before you hit your mid twenties.

Generous salaries for graduate managers in hospitality

You won’t just be telling other people what to do – a job in management will mean choosing the best ways to organise employees and resources to meet the aims of the business. We give you a rundown on the realities of a career in hospitality.

From commis chef to restaurant owner

Discover how Cyrus Todiwala, proprietor and executive chef of the Café Spice Namasté restaurant group, reached the heights of hospitality.

Professional organisations

By joining a professional body you can get support and information as a student and throughout your whole career. You’ll have the chance to network with other members and develop your chances of getting a great job.

Jobs in hospitality on the rise

As the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry limbers up for the 2012 Olympic Games, salaries are rising and job prospects have never looked better. Bob Cotton, chief executive at the British Hospitality Association, takes us through recent developments.

Five steps towards a successful hospitality career

Andrew Lawson, head of people at Coffee Republic, talks about his career highlights and gives us his five key steps towards finding that perfect job in the hospitality industry.

Top tips on becoming a manager

Reach the top levels of the hospitality industry with the help of Kathryn Benzine, director of professional development at the Institute of Hospitality.

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