Hospitality & Catering

Reading Time: 4 minutes The hidden cost of talent quitting the hospitality industry “Thanks, but I’m not looking for opportunities within hospitality anymore” the voice on the end of the phone sounds beaten, deflated and exhausted “Oh, ok, and why is that? What’s prompted you to leave?” I ask in response “it’s the hours, the evenings and weekends, I…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Extensive Survey of the Leisure Industry Reveals Just 10% of Employees Are Loyal We all know that finding, nurturing and retaining top talent is one of the most talked about yet toughest challenges that businesses face, and has a direct impact on your bottom line. That’s why our study, the largest of its kind of…

Reading Time: < 1 minutes What a spectacular night! Detail2Leisure we’re proud sponsors of the Caterer.com People Awards 2017, celebrating the finest employer initiatives and innovations in hospitality recruitment, retention and development. After heading down to London early afternoon, the team prepared for the event the only way they know how; with a few drinks! Detail2Leisure then headed off to…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Chefs have a special mix of skill, personality, experience, motivation, passion, leadership and technique that rarely identifies itself clearly on a CV. Which is why preparing for your upcoming interview is so important. Recruiters aren’t there to test you, they’re there to help make the best hiring decision for the company and these steps could…

Reading Time: < 1 minutes As another year begins, we asked our hospitality specialists to give their predictions on the technology trends that they think will impact the hospitality sector over the coming year. Below are the top 5 predictions for 2021. 1. Blockchain: Blockchain technology is fast becoming an important part of the hospitality industry, providing security and stability…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Has your passion for food and cooking ever made you think about taking a step onto the career ladder of the catering industry? There are some amazing opportunities to turn your passion into a full time career as a chef in one of the thousands of restaurants and eateries across the UK and beyond. Becoming…

Reading Time: 2 minutes When I initially came to the conclusion that I wanted to step away from the restaurant floor, I was a little confused about what to do next. Like many people, I started working in the industry part-time whilst studying, and ended up sticking with it for 8 years. Having always worked in hospitality, I wasn’t…

Reading Time: 3 minutes In the hospitality sector, the main thing companies focus on is customer service. They stake their reputations on the way they treat and serve their customers. This is why a hospitality CV needs to demonstrate the different skill set that hospitality employees require. Employers are actively looking for candidates who can add value to their…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you considering a career in hospitality but unsure if it would be the right move for you? Take a look at these 5 reasons why a career in Hospitality could work for you! 1. Meet New People Every Day If you’re a people person, working in hospitality is the ideal career path for you.…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Working within the hospitality industry can be extremely rewarding. Not only do you help customers on a daily basis, there are ample opportunities for career progression. Having said that, every career path obviously has its ups and downs. Working as a Commis Waiter or a Kitchen Porter, for example, can be quite tedious, but even…