Hospitality vocational teacher
Also known as: hospitality and catering teacher, educator in hospitality and catering, hospitality and catering educator, trainer in hospitality and catering, vocational trainer in hospitality and catering, vocational teacher of catering and hospitality
About this occupation
Hospitality vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, hospitality, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for a hospitality-related profession, such as hotel receptionist or housekeeper. Hospitality vocational teachers monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of hospitality through assignments, tests and examinations.
A specialisation of vocational teacher.
Essential skills and knowledge
- facilitate teamwork between students
- teach customer service techniques
- manage student relationships
- develop course outline
- work in vocational school
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- adapt instruction to labour market
- curriculum objectives
- maintain students' discipline
- teach hospitality principles
- assess students
- teamwork principles
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (O*NET 25-2032.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Social, Conventional, Artistic
Top skills: Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Learning Strategies, Writing
US median pay: US$66,270 a year (2025), 111,420 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.0)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.8)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.3)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.1)
- PsychologyO*NET: PsychologyImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Tutors
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- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.