Jason Cheskes

First hospitality job:

Valet Parking / Host - Daily Planet Restaurant

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Age you started working in hospitality:

18

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Your inspiration to begin working in hospitality:

The Daily Planet was a vibrant unique environment (it would still be such today) with a
high degree of social interaction with customers and staff.

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My hospitality mentor:

I was lucky to work for some well known restaurateurs such as The Dunkelmas, Emil
Rinderlin and John Arena. Those along with a well known Co-Manager who I worked
with who convinced me to move to hotels as well as many along the way all
contributed

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What are your favourite aspects of your job?

Fraternal relationship between industry leaders.

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What has inspired you to continue your career path in hospitality?

There are always new opportunities for those with a dynamic skillset and experiences.

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Advice for students interested in a career in hospitality:

There is no one specific path in the hospitality industry, but it does offer roles for all
types of personalities and skillsets. Don't hesitate taking on a "entry level role" as your
interests, skills and personality can guide you in many directions