According to Caterer.com, the UK’s largest hospitality job board, recruitment levels in hospitality have continued to grow over the past year, with 158,456 jobs advertised on the site by employers, representing 18% growth since the same time last year.
Over the past three months alone 45,168 jobs were advertised, up 18% since Q2 2014. The findings are revealed in Caterer.com’s latest Hospitality Employment Index report, which also indicated a 31% increase in the share of salaries advertised over £30,000 since the same time last year. Salaries for lower skilled and entry levels roles grew, with Waiting Staff roles up 20% and Reception/Concierge roles increasing by 11% year on year. Commenting on the findings, Neil Pattison, Sales Director, Caterer.com said: “Once again, our data reveals ongoing positive trends in the industry, with the number of jobs advertised continuing to remain strong.
What’s really encouraging is the growth in share of higher salaries in this sector, and the increase in pay for entry level roles. At the same time, we’re seeing high demand for managerial staff, highlighting the need in the industry to continue to attract people into the sector and develop good talent to help us create the managers of the future.”
Over the past three months alone 45,168 jobs were advertised, up 18% since Q2 2014. The findings are revealed in Caterer.com’s latest Hospitality Employment Index report, which also indicated a 31% increase in the share of salaries advertised over £30,000 since the same time last year. Salaries for lower skilled and entry levels roles grew, with Waiting Staff roles up 20% and Reception/Concierge roles increasing by 11% year on year. Commenting on the findings, Neil Pattison, Sales Director, Caterer.com said: “Once again, our data reveals ongoing positive trends in the industry, with the number of jobs advertised continuing to remain strong.
What’s really encouraging is the growth in share of higher salaries in this sector, and the increase in pay for entry level roles. At the same time, we’re seeing high demand for managerial staff, highlighting the need in the industry to continue to attract people into the sector and develop good talent to help us create the managers of the future.”