Provision of Consultancy services for research "Assessing the Future Skills Requirements of the Hospitality Sector in Ireland 2014-2020 "

Description

The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is commissioning a research study on Assessing the Demand for Skills in the Hospitality sector in Ireland over the period 2014-2020. The need for the study has been agreed on by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. The focus of the Study is on assessing the skills demand needs arising within the Hospitality sector in Ireland - Hotels, Restaurants and Bars, canteens and catering operators. The aim is to ensure that there will be the right supply of skills – (quantity, quality and diversity) to help drive Hospitality sector business and employment growth, including through (a) the further education and higher education provision; (b) upskilling / reskilling (c) continuing professional development; and (d) talent recruitment and retention practices. The Hospitality sector requires a skilled and professional workforce in order to deliver the highest standards of service. Approximately 138,000 people are employed in this sector – representing 7.4% of total employment. The Study will assess skills demand at successive NFQ levels, with a particular focus on career progression opportunities for those at lower skilled levels to help fill anticipated job openings. The Study is included as an action within the Action Plan for Jobs 2014.