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Food Service, Bartending & Waitress : Careers, Jobs, & Employment

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0100

Maximum numbers of food service, bartending and waitress jobs are occupied by the youth, aged between 16 and 19 years old. By 2012, more job opportunities are expected for food servers, bartenders, waiters and waitresses. Whether it is a coffee shop, a restaurant or any other food service establishments, food and beverage servers have an important role to play while performing their jobs. It is these workers who are actually responsible for making the restaurant's or food servic [...]

Sous Chef : Career Profile, Job Description, Education & Salary

james@vhmnetwork.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0100

** The various titles of "chef" generally apply to more advanced roles in a professional kitchen Sous Chef. Graduates of a culinary arts training program should expect to pursue entry-level opportunities and should not expect to become chefs upon graduation but are encouraged to work toward becoming a chef through the course of their career. Le Cordon Bleu does not guarantee employment or salary.

The position of a sous chef is the second most im [...]

Types of Culinary Jobs

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0100

The field of culinary arts offers candidates an array of career opportunities. There are three basic types of culinary degrees offered by colleges and universities - Associate's degree in culinary arts, Bachelor's degree in culinary arts and Certifications in culinary arts. Job opportunities depend on the degrees you are eq [...]

Executive Chef : Job Description & Job Outlook

james@vhmnetwork.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0100

The career of a cruise line chef is one of the most rewardi [...]

Chef : Training & Qualifications

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

For entry level positions in the field of culinary arts, a [...]

The Face of Culinary Careers is Changing !

james@vhmnetwork.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

Cultural, social and economic changes happen with the passage in every industry. The field of culinary art too is no exception. The culinary industry is affected by the cultural, social and economic changes that the society faces. Bigger and better career opportunities are always likely to be there. However, a regular shift can be noticed in the requirement of top cooks and chefs. According to the Department of Labor, this shift has taken place from fast food cooks to top chefs and cooks. The De [...]

Why a career in hospitality?

james@vhmnetwork.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

Pursuing a career in hospitality has its own rewards. Today, there are numerous other businesses and industries that are on the look out for people who have hospitality expertise. When you decide to make a career in hospitality or tourism management, you do not only find it only profitable but rewarding as well. Besides giving your career the much needed boost over a short span of time, a hospitality career also brings you exciting opportunities of interacting with new people and exploring their [...]

How to Choose the Right Cooking School

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

So, you have decided to pursue a career in the fast-paced field of culinary arts. Whether you wish to kick start your career as a commis chef or dream to become a line cook or a head chef, it will all depend on the right selection of cooking schools. Even when you want to become a restaurant manager, you need to attend a cooking school, college or university where you could be trained in your chosen field. If you choose the right cooking school, have all the passion and a continued desire to [...]

Commis Chef � Roles, Responsibilities & Career Opportunities

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

There are immense career opportunities waiting for those who really take culinary art seriously and dream to make it big in this industry. Culinary institutions, universities and culinary schools have been opened in different places of America and other countries. Not only culinary careers satisfy you, but they also prove to be a wonderful experience for professionals. There are both entry level positions as senior or head level positions are available as exciting career opportunity in the cu [...]

Career as Restaurant Manager

james@vhmnetwork.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

The more career opportunities culinary industry offers, the more work challenges it sets forth. A profitable career option in the culinary field is to become a restaurant manager. Anyone who manages the floor, the kitchen or the administration is referred to as a restaurant manager. The difference in the roles of restaurant managers actually depends on whether they are working for local family-run restaurant or a high-end restaurant. While visiting small restaurants, you must have noticed tha [...]

Hows & whys of becoming a food critic

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

If you love both food and writing, the career of a food critic can be an appropriate option for you. It would really be an interesting task to introduce new restaurants and a wide range of delicacies from around the world to the public. While you keep on writing about food, you will also have the wonderful opportunity of traveling to different places. So, while you make up your mind to take up the career of a food critic and plan to become one, you need to know about the hows and whys of this [...]

Culinary Careers : What do you want to become?

james@vhmnetwork.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100

Over the past few years, the culinary industry has emerged with multiple exciting career options. Today, there are countless culinary schools and institutions where diploma, certification courses and other internationally accredited culinary programs are offered. Food service establishment across the world require people who can work as chefs, cooks and food preparation workers among others. It is interesting to note that fast food preparation workers can easily land a job and make a career f [...]