WE ❤️ HOSPITALITY - Philippa Wright

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 studied Hospitality Management at college and loved it so much, I made it my life!

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

No, I think if you have a natural love of people and fun, it’s the place for you, hard work but so rewarding. Most skills can be learnt if you have the right attitude towards achieving what you want. 

Which leader / figure inspired you and why? 

I’ve had 2 amazing bosses – both women funnily enough, who believed in me and gave me the opportunities, which I am ever grateful for. You know who you are! 

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

The people, I love the buzz it gives and I currently work for a charity who’s strategy is aligned with my personal values & beliefs,  so it’s an amazing place to work and really wants to deliver through inclusion and diversity, lots to do, but we have the board support so watch this space!

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

For me it’s about understanding individual needs and supporting them, alongside the needs of the organisation. 

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

Believe in yourself, you can achieve whatever you want, but have balance in life, it’s far too short. 

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

Believe in yourself (broken record I know, but true) and don’t compromise on your personal values and beliefs, they matter.  

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