Should I hold the food handler course to work in a factory or the company should provide me the certificate?

I want to work as a recepcionist in a hotel but I have no experience in tourism. Some small hotel chain where I could start?

• Leadership and motivation
• Numeracy and literacy
• Being diplomatic and courteous
• Stress management and creativity
• Being adaptable and level headed
• Organisation and self motivation
• Being assertive and respectful
• Being and dressing professionally
• Engaging and listening to clients
• Networking and negotiating
• Managing budgets and curbing expenditure
• Being discrete and efficient

The skill and personality of the staff, is what allows most Hotels to stand out. Those people who directly interact with or are there to serve, entertain or guide guests; these workers must be very friendly, engaging and responsible. Qualifications, such as GCSE, BTEC, NVQ, Bachelors or Masters Degree, are not on the top of the list, only in those jobs that may require it. Certifications that are acceptable include Hospitality Supervision, Management, Hospitality Service; Business, Management, Leadership, Tourism, Travel and Catering.