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Chefs, bakers and front-of-house staff perfecting their craft, getting creative with new ideas and creating amazing customer experiences is why we love this industry so much.

Training in the hospitality industry creates opportunities to work in pubs, restaurants, and hotels. You’ll learn classic techniques, be given the confidence to find your own style and develop an incredible understanding of the industry from staff, former students and employer partners.

Alternatively, aviation, tourism and events is one of the most exciting sectors you can work in, giving you the possibility to travel and see the world while you work. This sector offers a wide range of careers in many different fields such as hotel management, aviation, the cruise industry, and much more!

Food, Hospitality and Travel Sector Guide

What can I study?

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • A Advanced Technology Centre

FOOD AND HOSPITALITY

Diploma in
Professional Bakery

C

Diploma in
Professional Cookery

C

Diploma in
Hospitality Supervision

C

Catering & Hospitality

C

Certificate in
Professional Bakery

C


Restaurant Food and Drink Service

C

Catering & Hospitality

C

Bakery

C

Catering & Bakery

C

TRAVEL

Diploma in
Travel & Tourism

C

Extended Certificate in
Travel & Tourism

C

Diploma in
Aviation

C
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Apprenticeships+

We also have Apprenticeship vacancies in this sector. Please visit apprenticeships.sheffcol.ac.uk to find out more.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

CATERING AND HOSPITALITY

  • MSK Ingredients
  • Rafters
  • Tilda
  • Greene King

TRAVEL

  • British Airways
  • Emirates
  • P&O Ferries
  • Chatsworth House and Gardens
MAX HEATH

MAX HEATH

Catering student

“The visit to the Philippines was amazing. I learned so much about the cuisine. We ate everywhere from a seafood breakfast in a market to a 16 course tasting menu!”

Jess Nettleship

Jess Nettleship

Bakery and Patisserie Technology student

“All of my modules have been advanced and educational. My tutor has taught me so much and I feel ready for industry now.”

Catering
Aviation

Where you will be Studying

Our hospitality and travel students train at our City Campus. Students study in the very best facilities, using the best equipment around including our:

  • Award-winning restaurant, The Silver Plate
  • Specialist baking and patisserie kitchen
  • Life-size plane simulator
  • Airport security desk

Example Aviation, Tourism and Events Careers

Travel Agent

Starting Salary

£18,000

Experienced Salary

£27,000

Cabin Crew

Starting Salary

£15,000

Experienced Salary

£30,000

Airline Pilot

Starting Salary

£24,000

Experienced Salary

£110,000

Example Catering and Hospitality Careers

Ever wondered how much an accountant is South Yorkshire earns? Or what skills you need to become a developer?

Kitchen Assistant

Starting Salary

£11,500

Experienced Salary

£16,500

Chef

Starting Salary

£15,000

Experienced Salary

£50,000

Catering Manager

Starting Salary

£18,000

Experienced Salary

£30,000

Job Information

Key skills needed:

  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
wheel

Total No. of jobs

69,000

In South Yorkshire by 2030

2000 NEW JOBS created in South Yorkshire by 2030

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