What do graduates of the program do?
Jobs include the following: chef, baker, recipe developer, menu planner, food & beverage director, training director, catering manager, and banquet manager.
How long does it take to complete the program?
How long does it take to complete the program?
What do graduates of the program do?
Jobs include the following: chef, baker, recipe developer, menu planner, food & beverage director, training director, catering manager and banquet manager.
What kind of salary can graduates expect?
Salary Ranges for Entry Level:
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Management Trainee: $19,000 to $33,000
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Waiters/Waitresses: Minimum wage to $20,000
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Cook: Minimum wage to $13.32
Salary Ranges for Middle Management:
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Unit Manager: $30,000 to $70,000
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Chef: $27,000 to $60,000
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Catering Manager: $30,000 to $50,000
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Sous Chef: $26,000 to $45,000
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Kitchen Manager: $25,000 to $45,000
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Banquet Manager: $26,000 to $45,000
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Pastry Chef: $25,000 to $40,000
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Assistant Unit Manager: $24,000 to $45,000
Salary Ranges for Upper Management:
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Owner: $35,000 to $200,000
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General Manager/COO: $42,000 to $200,000
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Director of Operations: $40,000 to $150,000
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Regional Manager: $40,000 to $100,000
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Food & Beverage Director: $35,000 to $85,000
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Executive Chef: $35,000 to $90,000
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Director of Training: $35,000 to $100,000
What is the job outlook for graduates?
Segments of the Food Service Industry:
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Table service restaurants
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Quick service restaurants
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Health-care food service
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Social catering
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Retail hosts
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Transportation food service
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Lodging food service
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Education food service
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Military food service
Entry-Level Jobs:
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Cashier
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Cook
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Counter Worker
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Dishwasher
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Driver
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Server
Jobs that Require Education, Experience or Certification:
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Baker
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Banquet Chef
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Chef de Partie
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Dining Room Manager
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Pastry Chef
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Purchasing Agent
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Sous Chef
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Storeroom Supervisor
Positions at or Near the Top:
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Assistant Manager
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Catering Manager
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Corporate Trainer
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Dietician
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Executive Chef
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Food and Beverage Director
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Food Production Manager
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Food Service Manager
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Menu Planner
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Merchandising Supervisor
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Personnel Director
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Recipe Developer
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Sommelier
NOTE: Much of the above information was supplied by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.