Kent Tourism Talent
Welcome to Kent Tourism Talent
Discover career paths, training, and opportunities in Kent’s exciting tourism and hospitality sector.
Why work in tourism and hospitality?
A career in tourism and hospitality is incredibly rewarding. Be it serving up the freshest local produce or working behind the bar and pouring the latest award-winning Kentish wine, for many people a job in tourism and hospitality will be the first step on their career ladder, but with so many exciting jobs in Kent, it doesn’t need to end there.
As a must-visit destination with a world-renowned food, drink, attraction and accommodation offering, there are thousands of exciting roles in Kent’s tourism and hospitality sector, with plenty of fantastic career progression opportunities along the way.
Read these inspiring stories from people working in our industry
Find out how others got started and where their journey has taken them.
Career stories: Real people, real jobs
Meet Dan: from passion to profession at Gusbourne
Dan’s journey at Gusbourne shows how a love for local food and drink can turn into a fulfilling career. In this video, he shares how he found his place in Kent’s award-winning wine industry, what it’s like working at a prestigious vineyard, and how hospitality and heritage come together in his daily work. If you're drawn to quality, storytelling, and customer experience, Dan’s story will show you what’s possible in the tourism and hospitality world.
