Almost 50 percent of adults say they’ve worked in a restaurant at some point in their lives. That means you aren’t alone in your job search. And really, there’s no secret to why there’s so many restaurant jobs – there’s simply a surplus of restaurants that continually need to be staffed with bartenders, managers, chefs and more. The industry is large and continues to grow no matter what city around the United States you live in. Regardless of your experience level, there are positions available all around the world in hospitality.
You might not be sure if a restaurant job is right for you – here are three questions to ask yourself to help clear your mind on whether you are a fit for the restaurant industry:
- Do you love people?
Bottom-line: It’s a service job – whether a restaurant manger, host, back chef or likewise, you work with people from all walks of life at all times. That comes with great perks and consequences all depending solely on who the guest are each day. A love for people is a must in the hospitality industry.
- How well can you handle change? And Constant change?
In a restaurant things change hour by hour, sometimes even minute by minute. Guest have different service needs, and some days will be crazy – how do you cope with sudden change? Does is leave your frazzled and confused, or are you easy – go with the flow? Flexibility is a must have characteristic of anyone working in hospitality.
- How are your communication skills?
From front of house to the back with host, servers, line chefs and more all in-between, working is a restaurant is for the team player. No one person can make the hospitality industry flow without the help of others. How’s your communication with co-workers? Even more so, co-workers who are years apart in age from you or come from completely different backgrounds of life- the hospitality industry is a catch all style employer, no two hires are alike. The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with those around is essential to the success of a hospitality career.
