Opportunities in Restaurant Careers - Paperback

by Carol Caprione Chemelynski (Author)

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Your passport to a successful and rewarding career

Are you looking to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, VGM's Opportunities in . . . gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions, as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you pursue the profession that's right for you!

In this revised edition of Opportunities in Restaurant Careers, you'll find:

• An informative overview of the business, including types of restaurants, the skills you'll need, and the industry's future
• Details on entry-level training, qualifications, advancement, and pay
• Descriptions of midlevel and management positions--from bartenders to chefs to food and beverage directors
• Information on related positions, such as dieticians, nutritionists, and menu planners
• Expert advice on opening and operating your own restaurant
• Tips on launching your career--education, training, hospitality programs, and industry associations

Take the stress out of the career selection process with this indispensable guide that functions as your own personal vocational counselor. You'll find enough expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.

Author Biography

Carol Caprione Chmelynski has worked in food service for twenty-eight years. She has written for the National Restaurant Association's magazine Restaurants USA and authored Opportunities in Food Services.