Wednesday, 28 May 2008

Travel Consultant

What does the job entail?
To arrange transport and accommodation for clients
Sell All inclusive holidays
Arranging day trips and walking holidays
Booking theatre tickets

Conference Organiser

What does the job entail?

Responsible for the daily administration of conferences and other functions such as wedding receptions, exhibitions and business meetings
Plan the programme, decide the venue, invite speakers
Sent out promotional literature
Take bookings from delegates
arrange hotel accommodation
Book coaches
Organise equipment and book temporary staff.

Coach Driver

What does the job entail?
Responsible for safe travel
Keep to a timetable
Help passengers with their bags
Maintain vehicle
Ensure vehicle is tidy and report any concerns regarding vehicle

Air Cabin Crew

What does the job entail?
Responsibility for the well being and safety of passengers
Handle any kind of emergency
Initiate appropriate safety procedures
Serve food & drink
Sell duty-free goods
Caring for unaccompanied children

Resort Rep and tour guide

what does the job entail?
Ensure the clients enjoy their holiday
Responsible for their well being and safety
Meet clients at airport and transfer to accommodation
Ensure the clients needs are met
Provide local information especially about local attractions
Arrange excursions and often accompany them
Contact local transport companies, hotels and restaurants
Deal with child care, first aid sort out problems
Provide welcome parties

Tour Guide
needs to be flexible
have a genuine interest in people
knowledge of area, historic and cultural
patient and tolerant, able to cope with awkward visitors or awkward situations
good organisation al skills
excellent time keeping

JOBS IN TOURISM INDUSTRIES

Restaurant manager

Role
Long hours
Experience needed in restaurant industry
Catering training
Need formal qualifications like NVQs and good people skills
Tasks include
Deal with customers and handle their complaints
Buy food and wine
Administration
Handling cash
Has responsibility for the entire restaurant
Job is to manage the staff who prepare, cook and serve food and drinks
Recruit train and supervise staff
Works closely with head chef dealing with menus, prices, budgets, Supervises the maintenance, staffing and quality of service within the restaurant

Skills and qualifications:
Good knowledge of customer care skills, sales, marketing and finance
Good knowledge of health and safety issues
Good communication skills are essential
You would probably start off as a waiter, gain extensive knowledge of wines and spirits
Work in a variety of restaurants and home and abroad
Qualifications are essential to work in a top restaurant.