Explore careers in hospitality and food, including chef, waiter, manager, barista, baker, sommelier, and more.
Baker
Bakers make bread, cakes and pastries by hand and with catering equipment.
Bar person
Bar staff serve drinks in venues like pubs, clubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
Barista
Baristas make and serve coffee in cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and hotels.
Butcher
Butchers prepare and sell meat and poultry, and make meat products like sausages, burgers and pies.
Cake decorator
Cake decorators design, make and decorate cakes, often for special occasions like birthdays and weddings.
Catering manager
Catering managers run the food service of organisations including restaurants, bars, schools, colleges and outside suppliers.
Cellar technician
Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
Chef
Chefs prepare, cook and present food in hotels, bars and restaurants.
Consumer scientist
Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.
Counter service assistant
Counter service assistants greet and serve customers and take payments for food and drink.
Cruise ship steward
Cruise ship stewards clean and service cabins on board cruise ships.
Food factory worker
Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.
Food manufacturing inspector
Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
Food scientist
Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.
Hotel housekeeper
Hotel housekeepers make sure that hotel accommodation is clean and tidy and ready for guests.
Hotel manager
Hotel managers are responsible for running operations like guest services, housekeeping, bar and restaurant facilities, and conferencing and events.
Hotel porter
Hotel porters welcome guests, take their luggage and show them to their rooms. They also answer guests' questions about hotel services.
Kitchen porter
Kitchen porters or kitchen assistants prepare food, make sure chefs have everything they need and keep the kitchen clean.
Publican
Publicans manage licensed premises like pubs and bars.
Restaurant manager
Restaurant managers organise the day-to-day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
School lunchtime supervisor
Lunchtime supervisors work in primary, secondary and special schools, looking after children during the lunch break.
Waiter
Waiters serve food and drinks to customers in restaurants and cafes, take orders and handle payments.
Wedding planner
Wedding planners help couples organise their wedding.
