Hospitality
Hospitality Occupations
The small overall employment gains over the five-year period for hospitality occupations disguises the significant fall in employment levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rebound in 2022 and 2023. At 36%, the hospitality occupational group had the largest share of young persons (aged 15-24 years) employed across all occupational groups (and the second highest level in absolute terms after sales-related occupations). Approximately a half were employed in part-time roles, far above the national average and this group had a large share of recent job hires indicating that for some hospitality roles the length of employment is shorter, particularly for waiters, bar staff and kitchen assistants. Demand for these occupations will likely be affected by the fall in inflation levels, the anticipated increased real income for consumers and continued growth in tourism numbers, along with issues such as the cost of doing business.
Skills Shortages:
Chefs