Careers In Hospitality

The hospitality industry is an old and established one. For as long as people have needed to be away from home for necessity or pleasure, there has been the need for inns, hostels, motels, serviced apartments, hotels, and qualified staff to work at such establishments in order to service the weary traveller, businessmen or tourist.

The diverse range of hospitality industry jobs provides excellent opportunities for all sorts of people with different skill levels, educational backgrounds and experience. There are jobs to suit first-time job seekers, experienced professionals, senior citizens, or part-timers.

Large resorts or international hotel chains require an army of well-trained staff to ensure a smooth business operation. The types of roles available in hospitality covers the entire job gamut:

- Accountancy and Auditing
- Administration
- Buyer / Purchaser
- Concierge Services

- Corporate Communications
- Engineering
- Hotel Management
- Finance
- Food and Beverage
- Front Desk / Guest Services
- Housekeeping
- Human Resources
- Interpreter
- IT / Support Systems
- MICE and Events Managment
- Operations
- Public Relations
- Revenue Management
- Rooms and Reservations
- Sales and Marketing
- Training and Development
- Wedding planner

Some common perks of working in the hospitality industry include the opportunity to work abroad (should you get posted to an overseas location) and the chance to meet people from different nationalities and cultures. Some hotels provide free food, lodging and uniforms for their staff.

If you are interested in exploring your options within the hospitality industry, send in your resume in Word format to your nearest TMS regional office, or contact a TMS consultant today.