Teachable skills for any career: Sales, hospitality, and more

You don’t need another generic hospitality certification. Go find: • A mentor who lives and breathes service excellence. • A property or brand that invests in its people, not just its image. • Real experience where presence matters more than procedures. Because careers in hospitality grow through refined instincts and human connection, not just checklists. The right environment shapes you faster than any course ever will.

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Hospitality Industry, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill: Maintain good eye contact and a positive tone when addressing others.

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Hospitality Industry, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill:

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Hospitality Industry, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill:

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Hospitality Service, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill:

If you’ve worked in hospitality, you’ve basically earned seven degrees, all at once. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 You mastered upselling a £200 bottle of wine without sounding pushy. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 You mastered writing rotas and making tight budgets actually work. 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 You mastered juggling bookings, no-shows, walk-ins and 10 VIPs at once. 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 You mastered defusing angry guests and spotting liars from 2 metres. 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 You mastered speaking out to a table of 8 strangers with confidence. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 You mastered staying cool when things are crashing around you. Let’s stop pretending hospitality isn’t a serious career. And please, let’s stop calling the people in it low-skilled - looking at you British government. Hospitality teaches more than most jobs ever will. It’s time other industries realised that. ❤️

Organizations that want to grow and thrive should focus on hiring for skill sets, rather than limiting themselves to experience in a single field or industry

In my latest piece in the Letters to a Young Hotelier series, I reflect on the frustrations that young professionals face when recognition feels delayed, and how patience, persuasion, and perspective can shape a career in hospitality. Appreciation is not simply given - it is earned, demonstrated, and sometimes fought for with quiet persistence. https://lnkd.in/g22c2mnq

“I’d love to run a little bar one day. How hard can it be?” If you work in hospitality, you’ve probably heard this before. Maybe you’ve even thought it yourself at some point. Here’s the truth: hospitality is not easy. In the UK, we’ve framed it for too long as a stopgap job. Something you do while studying. A way to make money on the way to your “real career.” And because of that, people underestimate it. They think running a bar, café, or hotel is something anyone can just step into. But anyone who’s tried knows differently. Hospitality is complex. It demands: 💡 Emotional intelligence to read and respond to people in real time ⚖️ Operational expertise to balance costs, logistics, and compliance 👥 Leadership to motivate diverse teams under pressure ✨ Attention to detail that ensures consistency every single day It’s one of the most rewarding industries in the world. It’s also one of the most demanding. Some people have the skill set. Some learn it over time. Some discover it isn’t for them at all. What matters is that we stop undervaluing it. Hospitality is not an easy option. It’s a craft, a discipline, a career, and a vital part of our economy and society. 👉 I’d love to hear from others: When did you realise just how hard, and how rewarding, hospitality really is? 📸 How all of my wine tastings end - with cuddles 😂

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Hospitality Management, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill: