10 reasons why you want to work in the catering industry

Working in the catering industry is boring? No way!

We have collected 10 reasons for you why you want to work in the catering industry. Be careful, because after reading this blog, no catering vacancy is safe anymore!

1. The nicest colleagues. Yes really!

In a catering industry you can quickly meet social and friendly people, because the largest party animals work in the catering industry. They are always ready for a drink and the staff parties will never end before exactly 12 noon. Fun doesn't know time is the motto!

2. Your social skills improve enormously

If you get a feeling of team spirit somewhere, it is in the catering industry! Together you have to ensure that everything runs smoothly. To do this you must have confidence in each other and be able to communicate well. This will quickly create a close bond with your colleagues, but you will also chat with the guests. Your communication skills therefore receive a significant boost in the catering industry!

3. Become a real expert

Working in the catering industry means many tasty wines, dishes and cocktails. The cooks and your colleagues will teach you all the ins and outs about the ingredients and which dish is best to drink which drink with. You can also taste a lot and get ideas for new recipes. Your friends and family want to continue eating with you from now on!

4. Literally no working day is the same

The activities in the catering industry are very diverse. One moment you are making a cappuccino and the next moment it is busy and 4 tables have to be prepared for a large group of people who spontaneously walk in. There is always life in the brewery!

5. Tips, tips and tips

At the end of the day/week/month the tip is distributed among the staff. You will of course receive this with love, because you have worked hard for this. Tip: immediately put your tip in a separate piggy bank and empty the piggy bank once every six months. Then you can treat yourself!

6. You can sleep in

Most catering establishments do not open until the afternoon or mainly have services that do not start until the afternoon or evening. This allows you to sleep in after a pleasant day of working in the catering industry. Would you like to exercise in the morning or visit your grandmother? That's just possible! So are you really not a morning person? Go for a job in the catering industry.

7. The catering industry (fortunately) also earns well these days

Before COVID-19, the catering industry was known for not earning well. Fortunately, that is different now. You now also get fair and good hourly wages in the catering industry! And that's what the tip comes on top of that!

8. Time flies by

Because working in the catering industry is so pleasant and your tasks are so diverse, your working day is over in no time. You don't have to be bored and the hours fly by.  “Oh, is it that late? Only 1 hour of work left.”

9. (Often) tasty lunches and/or meals during your break

If you work an early shift, you often receive (discount on) tasty lunches during your break and during an evening shift you can eat a delicious hot meal (at a discount). And these meals and lunches are guaranteed to be tasty. So you actually go out to eat several times a week!

10. Working and exercising in one

With a job in the catering industry you are always on the move. You lift trays and are constantly walking from hot to her. You maintain your fitness while you get paid and can skip the gym sometime! This way you have more free time for other things.