As things are slowly returning to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s certainly no shortage of jobs available in the hospitality industry. But despite your hospitality skills being in high demand, it’s not always an easy task getting the job you want. Your first step? Ensure your resume is up-to-date!

So, brush off your pen and grab some paper, in this blog post we look at the three main resume formats you can choose from and the unique benefits of each.

The hospitality industry took a major blow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worldwide, the industry has faced shutdowns, no international guests, and border closures that have affected things for over a year.

Because of these problems, many businesses had to lay off employees and cut back on staff or hours. Now that things are starting to reopen and return to normal, there is a hospitality skills shortage to deal with.

Read on to what the shortage is, what caused it, and most importantly, what you can do about it.

Creating a hospitality resume that stands out and ultimately leads to your dream job requires strategy, structure, and a punch of personality. Also, you must ensure you’re choosing the right type of resume.

There’s the chronological resume that most people use. But there are other types of resumes, like the skills-based resume, that can showcase you as the right person for the job better than the traditional option.

Read on to learn what a skills-based resume is, what to include in one, and who would benefit from using one.

A degree in hospitality and tourism isn’t a course that is often promoted. You would be shocked to know how many people often overlook this degree. However, completing a hospitality degree allows you to learn crucial skills needed in the industry that will help you get a job in various places, such as restaurants and hotels.

If you’re looking to start a career in this field or climb the hospitality ladder, take a look at these top universities that offer hospitality and tourism programs in the US.

When it comes to beverage costing and sales, it can be pretty easy to think you can get away with taking a 'guesstimate' approach with stocking and revenue. A little bit over here, a little bit under there - it all pretty much evens out, right? 

We wish! As with everything in business, there's doing it the easy way, and there's doing it the right way. So if you want to not only drive revenue but really maximize your profit margins on beverages, Mike Walmsley is here to explain how.