YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HOSPITALITY SALARIES, BENEFITS AND SKILLS IN 2026

Hospitality hiring continues to change. And fast. Wages are rising. Worker expectations are shifting. Top talent is in high demand.

So, what does this mean for businesses?

Employers need to adapt their benefits & rewards strategyto attract and retain the best talent.

And Caterer.com is here to help with the Salary, Skills and Benefits Report series–your go-to resource for smarter hiring in 2026.

Our series of three reports brings together analysis of 865,000 job ads, insights from UK workers and recruiters and expert guidance for building the perfect benefits & rewards strategy.

In this series, you’ll get the insider info on:

• How your pay stacks up – benchmark your compensation competitors
• Why top employers are shifting to  skills-based hiring and how to apply it
• Non-negotiable benefits for talent and why salary alone isn’t enough
• Expert insights and actionable strategies from hospitality industry leaders such as Marriott, The Ned, The Ivy Collection and many more

Get access to all three reports from the Caterer.com Salary, Skills and Benefits series today.