If you enjoy serving guests in a friendly and warm manner, you might want to consider a career in the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry encompasses many different fields of opportunity to choose from while still doing what you enjoy best -- meeting guest needs graciously.
The field of hospitality, with its various career paths, is typically broken down into two major categories. They are sorted as either those who work with clients face to face or those who work behind the scenes in a more supportive role. As you begin to fine-tune your career decisions, it is important to consider which of these two categories would be a better fit for your career objectives and personality.
The working environment for a career within the hospitality industry is also quite varied. There are the obvious settings of restaurants or cafes, as well as hotels or bed and breakfast inns. You might also consider the less apparent choices of casinos, amusement parks, or even cruise ships. All in all, the hospitality industry offers a wide variety of surroundings to fulfill your career objectives.
A career in hospitality can also provide a solid foundation that can lead to a successful career as a business owner. Self-employment careers can be demanding, but they are also rewarding and often quite profitable. Graduates who specialize in the culinary arts often open their own catering business or restaurant. Another example would be to specialize in tourism should you wish to open your own travel agency.
As a culinary arts student, you can choose to achieve a degree in one of the many specialties offered within this specific hospitality field. For those with higher aspirations, you can attain a degree as a head chef or wine steward within the culinary arts field. There are also the more traditional specialties to select from that include, but are not limited to, a pastry chef or a head baker.
When evaluating a career in hospitality, it is important to determine the education requirements of your career's objectives. Many careers will only require a high school diploma; however, the compensation will reflect this fact. As to be expected, hospitality careers with higher salaries and greater responsibilities will require more advanced degrees. As you carefully consider the education requirements associated with your career choices, investigate schools that offer the degree that would be most suitable for you. Hospitality degrees range from Bachelor's to that of a Ph.D.
Many schools offering hospitality degrees will require their students to participate in a cooperative learning program in order to earn their degree. Cooperative education provides the forum for future graduates to gain practical experience while validating their career paths to determine if they will meet their personal goals. This experience can help students fine tune their career objectives and is often considered a most relevant part of a hospitality degree program.
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