Hospitality and Tourism

If you’ve got a real desire for a management role in the fast moving, dynamic hospitality industry, then this course could set you up for a fantastic career.

For entry to this course, you’ll need to have:

• an HNC Hospitality
• a successful interview with us

It’s also really valuable if you can gain experience of working in the industry while you’re on this course.

A key part of this course is management of food and beverage operations, so you’ll take part in live events. Working in a team, you’ll plan, organise, deliver and evaluate an event. You’ll come up with the idea or theme - e.g. a Burns Supper, Chinese New Year Celebration, Valentine’s Dinner or a charity event - and then get to work! From big tasks to tiny details, you’ll do the lot - publicity, licence application, menus, food order, table decorations and more.

Other skills you’ll learn (and practice when you’re planning for and reporting on your event) include:

• Team management
• Business finance & management
• Accommodation management
• Developing & delivering staff training

You’ll also have the chance to:

• Participate in real functions such as business events or bespoke dinners.
• Visit distilleries or hotels such as Trump Turnberry, Lochgreen House in Troon or the Hilton Glasgow.
• Join in Masterclasses from local industry professionals.
• Hear top tips on how to get ahead in hospitality from leading employers, successful venue owners and industry suppliers.
• Take part in competitions such as inter-campus competitions or the national Student Team Challenge.

Interested? Come in for an informal chat to find out more. Call Sally Kennedy on 01292 265184 extension 7613 or email sally.kennedy@ayrshire.ac.uk

When you successfully complete this course, you’ll have the choice of continuing your studies or seeking to start your career.

You could go on to study a Hospitality Management, Business Management or Tourism degree, usually entering at 3rd year.

Potential careers include:

• Setting up and running your own business
• Manager or Trainee Manager of a hotel, restaurant, pub or club
• Manager or Trainee Manager in any food and beverage service
• Accommodation provider manager

See our blog on why hospitality is a great career choice here