Forget the deep-fried food cliches – we all know they’re fake news. The truth is Scotland’s fantastic food and desirable drink is renowned the world over.
And now our nation’s food tourism industry has been given a massive boost.
The Scottish government is backing a proposal to introduce local branding and a new customer and industry-focused website.
And for anyone seeking a role in hospitality, catering and tourism, there will be a brand new apprenticeship programme.
This is no side dish when it comes to Scotland’s economy.
The Food Tourism Scotland Action Plan promises to increase our food tourism revenue from £1 billion to £2 billion by the year 2030.
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It’s great news for gastronomes coming to Scotland and for a jobs sector that thrives on the work of specialists in many different areas.
Loco for local
Many restaurants, hotels and cafes throughout Scotland stake their reputation on sourcing only the freshest local produce whenever possible.
This means managers must forge close and long-lasting links with suppliers to ensure a sustainable supply of raw ingredients.
Quackers for quality
No tourist wants to taste second-rate dishes. Food and drink quality controllers are vital to make sure only the very best stock is sent out, while chefs, cooks and catering assistants ensure it all comes together into top-notch nosh.
Ecstatic for experience
There’s no point in serving food with the best provenance and quality if the atmosphere is as welcoming as a night club doorman at 2am.
Waiting staff are on the frontline of ensuring patrons feel welcome, comfortable and valued.
Beyond the restaurant, hotel receptionists and managers have a duty to offer a place to truly relax after all the fine dining.
Silly for storytelling
Who doesn’t like a good yarn? Well, there’s nothing more intriguing to tourists than the history of our most famous products and dishes.
Everything from the notorious haggis to cullen skink and single malts to Stornoway black pudding has its own unique history to be explored.
This is where tour guides and shop assistants can let themselves go and show off their local knowledge.
If you’d like to become part of the next chapter in Scotland’s food and drink tourism boom, check out the latest Hospitality, Catering and Tourism vacancies on s1jobs.