Many students take a gap year from their studies. Find out about the best jobs to consider on a gap year in the hospitality industry.

1. Gap Year Jobs in the
Hospitality Industry
by Christopher Flatt
www.becomingachef.co.uk

2. • Gap Years Can Provide A Needed Break From Studies
• Allows You To De-stress Before Getting Back Into Your
Studies
• You Will Need Income During This Period
• Gap Year Jobs In The Hospitality Industry Provide Nan
Income And A Social Environment In Which To Work
• And May Spark An Interest For A Career In This Industry

3. FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
• A Number Of Positions Available For Students
• From Five-star Hotels To Local Bars And Restaurants
• Front Of House Staff Range From Waiters And
Waitresses To Reception Staff
• You May Be Able To Set Your Own Schedule
• Many Places Offer Set Schedules

4. LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
• Hospitality Properties Have A Need For Landscaping
And Maintenance Staff
• Position May Include Mowing The Lawn, Prune Hedges
And Trees, Remove Trash And Debris, Eliminate Waste
• Positions Are Most Common With Large Resorts, As
Well As Small Properties

5. HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING
• Demand For Housekeeping Staff In Hospitality
• Responsibilities Include Stocking Sundries And
Supplies In Guest Rooms, Vacuuming And Cleaning,
Removing Bedding And Making Beds, Tidying And
Cleaning Counters, Tables And Furniture

6. COOK OR CHEF
• Cook | Chef Positions Get Experience In The Kitchen
• Businesses Need Staff With Minimal Experience In
Cooking
• Role Such As A Sandwich Maker, Chef’s Assistant
• Many Cooking-related Roles In These Properties
• Provide You With Skills, Knowledge And Experience

7. CATERING ASSISTANT
• Working With Both Food And People
• Consider Working As A Catering Assistant
• Duties May Include Food Prep And Cooking, Setup,
Teardown, Serving Food And Drink At An Event Or
Venue, Equipment Transport
• Catering Assistant Position To An Apprentice Cook

8. • Gap Year Jobs Can Be Fun, Can Allow You To Travel
The World And Experience Other Cultures, And Can Be
Both Personally And Financially Rewarding.
• Many People Will Move On To Other Industries
Afterward, Gap Year Jobs In The Hospitality Industry
Can Also Lay The Foundation For A Rewarding Career.

9. CHRISTOPHER FLATT
www.becomingachef.co.uk
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