Industries: Hospitality and Tourism

Make lifelong friends while learning on the job

This industry can bring varied worked hours, including weekends, evenings and public holidays while working mainly indoors.  Get a real feel for the industry by immersing yourself in Nelson Tasman’s great range of cafes, bars and restaurants.  Work front of house – interacting with customers and showcasing the incredible food and service.  Or test your time management and be challenged by the heat and pace of the kitchen.  Get creative and involved in food preparation and presentation.  These intangible skills will help you in all types of hospitality and tourism roles across the world.

Learn to manage your own team to ensure each shift runs smoothly.  Create staff rosters, communicate tasks to each team member all while making your customers feel relaxed.

Hospitality and tourism rely heavily on having core people management and customer service skills.  Sharing your knowledge and communicating what your business offers is key.  Utilise your knowledge of food and drink preparation and presentation.  Following all health and safety guidelines is crucial to keeping both you and your customers safe.  Learn more by undergoing further training.

For other tips and tricks for this industry, check out the website from Go with Tourism