Age ranges working in hospitality
29 September 2003 by Hospitality Training Foundation
The 30-49 age group dominates the hospitality industry in all sectors except pubs, clubs and bars, which is favoured by younger people. In the pubs, clubs and bars sector the number of people aged between 16 and 19 has increased significantly, from 3% in 2001 to 25.3% in 2002.
Percentage of employment by age range and sector in 2002
| Hotels | Restaurants | Pubs, clubs and bars | Contract catering | |
| 16-19 20-29 30-49 50-64 65+ | 19.8% 23.7% 36.1% 18.6% 1.8% | 27.3% 30.1% 32.1% 10.0% 0.5% | 25.3% 35.8% 24.4% 13.2% 1.3% | 4.6% 14.4% 58.9% 19.2% 3.0% |
