WE ❤️ HOSPITALITY - Neil Shorthouse

The last year has been terrible for the hospitality sector. Most businesses have seen extreme financial challenges and its reputation as an employer has been severely affected.We are now hearing from many, many of our clients about their fears for the future from staff shortages to skills gaps and top mid-senior talent moving to other sectors.Krishnan Doyle is sharing his conversations with service industry leaders and operators on all that is good about hospitality & catering with the purpose to improve the sector's reputation as one of the largest employer worldwide but also as a great place to develop your career.

How did you get into hospitality? 

I stated working at Crest Hotel as part of my school Work Experience and feel in love with the industry and that was back in 1992 and the rest is history. 

Do you think it is important to have studied hospitality to be a success in the sector? 

Not necessarily, some study would be beneficial. However, having passion, drive and the right attitude you can achieve anything and grow within our amazing industry. 

Which leader / figure inspired you and why? 

Good question, I don’t necessarily feel anyone leader inspired me, I have worked with many amazing leaders who challenged me and enabled me to grow. Ultimately following my gut and in some cases my heart when it comes to various roles. 

What keeps you in the sector and why to you enjoy working in it? 

The ability to share my knowledge, experience and help others achieve their own goals. Why do I stay infit - because I’ve what I do each and every day? 

Tell us about the development / training that you give to your teams and management

As a Hospitality, Talent & Project Management Consultant within the Cruise & Hospitality sector, I work closely with our clients to determine what they want to achieve and ultimately then build workshops and programmes that meet their needs and responsibilities that meet the requirements of the team. 

What advice would you give to those starting out in the sector? 

Work hard, work from the bottom up so as to gain a full understanding of key roles within the Industry. Stay determined and never give up on your goals, ambitions, and dreams. 

If you could go back and tell yourself one piece of advice as you started your career, what would it be? 

Enjoy every moment - follow your gut and never give up.

If you would like to take part as a leader in this thriving sector, get in touch with Krishnan (krishnan@corecruitment.com)