Work in a hospitality team

Description

Function confidently within a group in hospitality services, in which each has his own responsibility in reaching a common goal which is a good interaction with the customers, guests or collaborators and their contentment.

Alternative labels

work as a hospitality team
form part of a team
work in a team of hospitality
become an effective team player in the hospitality field

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Work in a hospitality team is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Chef: Chefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience.
Quick service restaurant team leader: Quick service restaurant team leaders manage operations in a quick service restaurant.
Pastry chef: Pastry chefs are responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting desserts, sweet products and bakery products.
Cook: cooks are culinary operatives who are able to prepare and present food, normally in domestic and institutional environments.
Quick service restaurant crew member: Quick service restaurant crew members prepare, cook and serve food and beverages in a quick service operation.
Diet cook: Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs.
Tour operator representative: Tour operator representatives act on behalf of the tour operator to give practical information, provide assistance, handle services and sell excursions to tourists while at their destinations.
Fish cook: Fish cooks are responsible for preparing and presenting fish dishes using a variety of techniques. They may also prepare the accompanying sauces and purchase fresh fish for these dishes.
Grill cook: Grill cooks prepare and present meat, vegetables and fish using grill equipment such as grills and rotisseries.
Barista: Baristas prepare specialised types of coffee using professional equipment in a hospitality/coffee shop/bar unit.

Waiter/waitress: Waiters/waitresses supply guests with food and drinks as requested. Waiters/waitresses usually work in restaurants, bars and hotels. This involves the preparation of tables, serving food or beverages and taking payments.
Kitchen assistant: Kitchen assistants assist in the preparation of food and cleaning of the kitchen area.
Kitchen porter: Kitchen porters wash and clean kitchen areas, including pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes. They prepare the kitchen area before service, and receive and store supplies.

Optional skill

Work in a hospitality team is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Travel agent: Travel agents design and market travel programme itineraries for potential travellers or visitors.
Tourist information officer: Tourist information officers provide information and advice to travellers about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.
Restaurant host/restaurant hostess: Restaurant hosts/hostesses welcome customers to a hospitality service unit and provide initial services.

 


 

References

  1. Work in a hospitality team – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022