Work that lasts
Hospitality & food
Cafés, restaurants, hotels and kitchens are where a lot of first jobs start: flexible hours, quick training and skills you take everywhere, from teamwork to keeping calm when it is busy.
Why this lasts
People come back for people. A good welcome, a good coffee and a kitchen that runs on time are made by hand.
- PwC’s UK AI Jobs Barometer lists food preparation among the occupations least exposed to AI. Source: PwC, 2025
Roles to start with
- Barista
- Front of house
- Kitchen porter
- Commis chef apprentice
- Bar back
- Hotel reception
Ways in
- Part-time and weekend jobs
- Full-time jobs
- Hospitality and chef apprenticeships
What employers look for
Reliability, availability and a friendly manner. Experience helps, but plenty of places train from scratch.
What listings will look like
Sample listings with fictional employers.
- Sample
Weekend barista
Wrexham city centre · Part-time
£10.85 to £12.71 an hour (by age band)
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Front of house
Rhosllanerchrugog · Part-time
£12.71 an hour + tips
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Work experience week: kitchen
Chirk · Work experience
Unpaid work experience, lunch and travel covered
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Your first step starts here.
Join the waitlist for the Wrexham pilot. It takes under a minute.