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  1. Baker

    Bakers make bread, cakes and pastries by hand and with catering equipment.

    Salary: £19,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food


  2. Bar person

    Bar staff serve drinks in venues like pubs, clubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.

    Salary: £19,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Retail and sales


  3. Barista

    Baristas make and serve coffee in cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and hotels.

    Salary: £19,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Retail and sales


  4. Butcher

    Butchers prepare and sell meat and poultry, and make meat products like sausages, burgers and pies.

    Salary: £18,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Retail and sales


  5. Cake decorator

    Cake decorators design, make and decorate cakes, often for special occasions like birthdays and weddings.

    Salary: £19,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food


  6. Catering manager

    Catering managers run the food service of organisations including restaurants, bars, schools, colleges and outside suppliers.

    Salary: £20,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food


  7. Cellar technician

    Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.

    Salary: £20,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Engineering and maintenance


  8. Chef

    Chefs prepare, cook and present food in hotels, bars and restaurants.

    Salary: £22,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food


  9. Consumer scientist

    Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.

    Salary: £19,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Managerial, Science and research


  10. Counter service assistant

    Counter service assistants greet and serve customers and take payments for food and drink.

    Salary: £13,000 to £23,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food


  11. Cruise ship steward

    Cruise ship stewards clean and service cabins on board cruise ships.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Travel and tourism


  12. Food factory worker

    Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.

    Salary: £21,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Hospitality and food


  13. Food manufacturing inspector

    Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.

    Salary: £24,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Environment and land, Government services


  14. Food scientist

    Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

    Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Manufacturing, Science and research


  15. Hotel housekeeper

    Hotel housekeepers make sure that hotel accommodation is clean and tidy and ready for guests.

    Salary: £19,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Sports and leisure, Travel and tourism


  16. Hotel manager

    Hotel managers are in charge of the day-to-day running of a hotel.

    Salary: £20,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Travel and tourism, Managerial


  17. Hotel porter

    Hotel porters welcome guests, carry their luggage and answer their questions.

    Salary: £14,000 to £19,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Travel and tourism


  18. Kitchen porter

    Kitchen porters or kitchen assistants prepare food, make sure chefs have everything they need and keep the kitchen clean.

    Salary: £17,000 to £25,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food


  19. Microbrewer

    Microbrewers produce and market their own alcoholic drinks like beers, ciders and gins.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Manufacturing


  20. Publican

    Publicans manage licensed premises like pubs and bars.

    Salary: £27,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food



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