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  1. Accommodation warden

    Alternative titles for this job include Property manager, hall manager

    Accommodation wardens manage the day-to-day running of services like sheltered housing, hostels and student flats.

    Salary: £24,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Care services Catering and Hospitality


  2. Baker

    Alternative titles for this job include Industrial baker, baking operative, artisan baker, craft baker

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Creative and Design


  3. Bar person

    Alternative titles for this job include Bartender

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Sales, marketing and procurement


  4. Barista

    Alternative titles for this job include

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Sales, marketing and procurement


  5. Butcher

    Alternative titles for this job include

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

    Salary: £18,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Sales, marketing and procurement


  6. Cake decorator

    Alternative titles for this job include Confectioner, pastry chef

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Creative and Design


  7. Catering manager

    Alternative titles for this job include Food service 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: Catering and Hospitality Business and administration


  8. Chef

    Alternative titles for this job include Head chef, sous chef, commis chef, cook

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

    Salary: £22,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality


  9. Cinema or theatre attendant

    Alternative titles for this job include Usher, front of house staff

    Cinema and theatre attendants check customers' tickets, direct them to their seats and sell refreshments.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Sales, marketing and procurement Catering and Hospitality


  10. Counter service assistant

    Alternative titles for this job include Crew member, fast-food service assistant, food and beverage server

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

    Salary: £13,000 to £23,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Sales, marketing and procurement


  11. Cruise ship steward

    Alternative titles for this job include Cabin steward

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

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality


  12. DJ

    Alternative titles for this job include Disc jockey, club DJ, radio DJ

    DJs mix and play music for audiences in live venues, at events, on the radio and online.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Creative and Design Catering and Hospitality


  13. Events manager

    Alternative titles for this job include Conference and exhibition manager

    Event managers organise and run conferences, exhibitions, promotions and business and social events.

    Salary: £23,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Sales, marketing and procurement


  14. Hotel housekeeper

    Alternative titles for this job include Hotel room attendant, housekeeping room attendant, head housekeeper

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality


  15. Hotel manager

    Alternative titles for this job include Guest house manager, hotel general manager

    Hotel managers are responsible for running operations like guest services, housekeeping, bar and restaurant facilities, and conferencing and events.

    Salary: £30,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality


  16. Hotel porter

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Hotel porters welcome guests, take their luggage and show them to their rooms. They also answer guests' questions about hotel services.

    Salary: £21,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality


  17. Kitchen porter

    Alternative titles for this job include Kitchen assistant

    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: Catering and Hospitality


  18. Laundry worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Dry cleaner

    Laundry workers operate washing machines, steamers and dryers to clean items like clothes, bed linen, towels and uniforms.

    Salary: £16,500 to £22,000

    Found in: Health and science Catering and Hospitality


  19. Publican

    Alternative titles for this job include Pub landlord, bar manager, licensed premises manager

    Publicans manage licensed premises like pubs and bars.

    Salary: £27,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality


  20. Resort representative

    Alternative titles for this job include Holiday rep, customer services rep, overseas rep

    Resort representatives make sure holidaymakers enjoy their vacation. They plan trips, organise activities and deal with any issues.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Catering and Hospitality Sales, marketing and procurement



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