Hospitality, Events & Tourism

Serving Up Skills for the Future

If your child loves helping others, exploring new places, or dreams of working in travel or foodservice, the Hospitality & Tourism field is a great fit. They can develop valuable skills in areas like hotel management, event planning, or restaurant and foodservice management—many of which don’t require a college degree. It’s a perfect way for them to turn their passion for making people feel welcome into a rewarding career!

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Which pathway is offered?

Culinary & Food Services—In this pathway, your child will learn what it takes to create a great dining experience in restaurants and food service settings. They’ll build skills in customer service, teamwork, and day-to-day operations.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?1

Some of the jobs include:

  • Food & beverage manager
  • Kitchen manager
  • Catering manager
  • Dining room supervisor
  • Baker
  • Caterer
  • Cook
  • Pastry chef
  • Server
  • Host
  • Product demonstrator

1Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

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What could my student’s future look like in this career field?²

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²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.