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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 6250Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors Salary

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About this role

Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors run small-scale accommodation businesses, managing all aspects from guest services and room preparation to marketing, compliance and business administration.

Key responsibilities

  • Preparing guest rooms and providing accommodation services
  • Serving breakfast and managing catering arrangements
  • Managing bookings, enquiries and online listings
  • Ensuring compliance with fire safety, food hygiene and licensing requirements
  • Marketing the business and managing reviews and reputation

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications are required, though food hygiene certification is mandatory for serving food. Fire safety, first aid and local authority registration requirements apply. Business management skills are essential.

Career outlook

Small accommodation sector faces competition from Airbnb and online platforms, but quality B&Bs with character and local knowledge retain loyal customers.

Key skills

HospitalityCustomer serviceBusiness managementMarketingFood hygiene

Common industries

  • B&Bs and guest houses
  • Holiday lets
  • Farmhouse accommodation
  • Boutique accommodation
  • Tourism

Data coverage

SOC code6250
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2021–2025
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Mean Salary
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Top 10% Earn
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Jobs (000s)
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Data Years
5 years

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