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Category Archive: Hospitality Management Careers
Jan 24
The Psychology of Customer Satisfaction in the Food Industry
At the most basic level I think many restaurants and food businesses are unaware of much of their customer dissatisfaction. Most people don’t bother to lodge a formal complaint unless something flagrant has transpired. Think about how many times you’ve been out to eat and the food was less then memorable. The server asks you “how was everything”, and you reply with the perfunctory “fine.” You don’t want to incite conflict, make a scene or confront the manager. You simply pay your bill and decide to never go there again.
Jun 20
Restaurant Consultant Careers
Running a restaurant or hotel is a big job. Worrying about so much more than just the food on the plate, a successful restauranteur knows all about design, finance, real estate, human resources, project management, and customer service, just to name a few. And in many cases, successful chefs capable of creating extraordinary dishes don’t have the time or the education needed to juggle all these tasks. A restaurant consultant can come in, help set up the restaurant or pick it up off its feet, and hopefully settle the chef for a long and successful future.
Jun 08
The Hospitality Industry and Theme Park Careers
Working in a theme park (or water park) might not be something you’ve considered before, but the truth is that there are good job opportunities here. When you have a degree in hospitality management (either at the Associate or Bachelor’s level), you can go beyond serving popcorn at the concession stand or wearing a giant dog costume to work in guest relations, marketing, and other mid-management roles.
Jun 06
Hospitality and Tourism Careers
The tourism and travel industry encompasses a wide range of employment options. Cruise lines, hotels, resorts, airlines, spas, bed and breakfast facilities, and even restaurants in the heart of a tourist center are all part of this booming industry. If you have a culinary degree or a background in hospitality management, you could find gainful employment here.
May 19
What is Culinary Agritourism?
Agritourism is defined as a farm or ranch-based activity that draws in visitors. Agricultural operations traditionally have few revenue streams outside of their every day food production, so agritourism was developed as a way to make money and promote interest in a particular farm.
May 11
What to Put in Your Restaurant Management Resume
If you’re interested in a restaurant or hospitality management career, you’ll need to come up with a resume for all your job search needs. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to enter the field with years of hands-on experience, or if you have a restaurant management degree and are going on your first job search—employers are looking for certain key characteristics that will set you apart as a leader in your field.
May 02
What is on a Restaurant Management Course List?
Although each school is necessarily different, much of the coursework you’ll encounter is the similar. Before selecting a restaurant management program for yourself, ask to see the school’s list of courses to ensure that you are getting the education you need to succeed in the field.
Apr 18
Hospitality Management Programs: The Lodging Operations Course
A degree in hospitality management is a great core for a future career in restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other similar settings. Lodging operations is just one part of the whole picture. In addition to culinary training, management courses, communication skills development, and technology training, it’s important to incorporate theory-based and logic-based courses like this one.
Apr 04
Restaurant Management Careers: Food Service Managers
Food service managers are typically the professionals in charge of a restaurant’s or hotel’s daily operations. From overseeing staff members to making sure the quality of food being served is up to standard, the food service manager works in a supervisory role to ensure that each customer walks away satisfied.
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