WE ❤️ HOSPITALITY - Steven Embleton

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 leisure and fitness? 

I played pro rugby and was injured, I finished my sports science and applied for about 100 fitness instructor jobs and was told I had no experience. Eventually total fitness took a chance on me. 

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

I think it helps being a senior manager if you have worked or specialised in the sector but that’s my route and it’s not essential. 

Which leader / figure inspired you and why? 

I worked with a man called Robin Adehre, crazy driven man who taught me so much. 

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

The people and passion they have for what they do. 

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

I’ve helped 20 plus individuals get promoted. It’s about identifying what they are good and bad and and empowering them to grow. 

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

Enthusiasm is the most important thing! 

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

2 ears and one mouth for a reason

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