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NIACC Hospitality/Food Service Management

Does a career in Hospitality/Food Service Management sound appetizing? This program is designed to give students the option of articulation to a four-year institution or employment upon graduation. Graduates will be prepared for careers in food preparation, entry-level supervision or management positions, as well as food marketing or food distribution sales representatives.

Career Opportunities

A wide variety of employment opportunities are available, including:

• Catering and Banquet Manager
• Cook or Chef's Assistant
• Food Production Manager
• Kitchen or Dining Room Supervisor
• Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager

Employment Outlook

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows the field of food management, particularly in institutions such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, hotels, and prisons, to be in the top ten job growth areas by 2012.

For two-year graduates, salaries for entry-level food service managers begin between approximately $32,000 and $73,000 according to the BLS.