Travel – Tourism and Hospitality

Would you like to be part of an industry that sells experiences and memories?

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In Essex there are lots of organisations that will advertise for travel, tourism, and hospitality roles such as hotels and restaurants. Some of the larger companies that have advertised positions in 2022 are Adventure Island, Holiday Inn and Wagamama.
This is an industry that is all about making someone’s day that little bit better and selling and creating experiences and memories. You could be working in a range of settings dealing with passenger travel such as at airports or working in a hotel. If you enjoy cooking you may want to explore career opportunities in Food and Drink. You could be working in a restaurant as a chef designing and cooking meals or as a waiter serving customers.
Did you know that Essex has one of the longest coastlines of any county in England? Over 350 miles! There are many places around our coast there tourism and hospitality roles are key to the local economy, including Clacton, Southend, Walton, Mersea and Maldon.
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What you'll need

You’ll need to be able to pay attention to detail, the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure, the ability to work well with others, the ability to work well with your hands, customer service skills, a desire to help people, excellent verbal communication skills and active listening skills.

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Red – Formal Qualifications required – GCSE’s grades 4-9 , Level 3 Qualifications , A levels, or Degree

Amber – Some Formal Qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position

Green – No formal Qualification required

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