Which specific careers can Hospitality & Culinary majors pursue?
The restaurant industry alone employs roughly 13 million Americans, comprising 9 percent of the nation’s workforce. And the travel and tourism industry is one of the nation’s largest employers. Hundreds of jobs are available in the industry, ranging from part-time to full-time, and from those requiring no prior training, such as servers or desk clerks, to those requiring a high degree of schooling from a formal program and on-the-job training. With the benefit of a Hospitality or Culinary degree, the typical graduate could pursue one of the following careers: • Chef or Cook: These culinary professionals prepare, cook, and plate the meals served to dining patrons. Chefs generally have more responsibilities in professional kitchens, such as formulating recipes, purchasing kitchen food items, and supervising staff. Executive chefs tend to have a bigger hand in running the business, including menu design and event planning. • Restaurant Manager: Relying on a blend of culinary skills and bu
