Chapter 2 Career Opportunities

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Competencies for Career Opportunities

1. Identify entry-level positions in hospitality businesses and describe the kind of experience, training, and education generally required for those seeking entry-level positions . 2. Identify skilled-level positions in hospitality businesses and describe the kind of experience, training, and education generally required for those seeking skilled-level positions. 3. Identify managerial-level positions in hospitality businesses and describe the kind of experience, training, and education generally required for those seeking managerial-level positions.
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4. Describe the advantages and disadvantages typically associated with beginning a career in hospitality with a large or small operation. 5. Describe the diversity of career opportunities available in food service. 6. Describe educational opportunities available for those entering hospitality careers, and identify careers available to those studying hospitality. 7. Describe the nature of hospitality and how it affects the careers available in the hospitality industry.
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Entry-Level Careers in the Lodging Industry

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Bellperson Room attendant Mail clerk File clerk Checker Steward Plumbers helper Typist Supply clerk Electricians helper Engineering apprentice
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Skilled-Level Careers in the Lodging Industry

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Accounting clerk Bell captain Front desk agent Administrative assistant Plumber Electrician Salesperson Night auditor Assistant housekeeper Receptionist
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Managerial-Level Careers in the Lodging Industry

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Executive housekeeper Sales manager Front office manager Controller Executive steward Purchasing director General manager Chief engineer Area supervisor Director of training
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Entry-Level Careers in Food Service

Vegetable preparer Kitchen helper Pantry helper Storeroom helper Warewasher Steward Busperson Barback Counter server Runner Checker File clerk

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Skilled-Level Careers in Food Service

Baker Roast cook Garde-manger Vegetable cook Fry cook Saucier Wine steward Food server
Beverage server Host/Hostess Captain Headwaiter/Headwaitress Bartender Secretary Accountant Food and beverage controller
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Managerial-Level Careers in Food Service

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Catering manager Food and beverage manager Banquet manager Chef Executive chef Food production manager Catering director Restaurant manager
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Managerial-Level Careers in Food Service

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Beverage manager Purchasing director Human resources manager General manager Auditor Director of training Regional director Director of franchising
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Other Careers to Consider

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Convention and trade-show management Convention and visitors bureau executive Meeting planning Hotel accounting firms Industry consulting Cruise ship positions Senior services management Educator Private ownership
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