Best & Worst Things About This Career
As reported by people currently doing the job
"The best part of my job is that I am a part of a huge corporation that has the resources to help out when needed, I also love working with different types of people and being a part of the small community here on campus. The worst part about my job is the long hours, the sometimes physical toll that it takes to get the jobs done. When there is a employee dispute and there is no right or wrong answer to it and the worst part is when you didn't do your job properly so that the dispute came to light."
School : Schenectady County Community College- AAS degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management
Career: Catering Manager, currently based in New York.;
"I would like to think that the best parts of my career are getting to meet new people frequently and not having the same routine exactly set out every day. Also, having cash on hand is always a good feeling when I leave work on the days when I am behind the bar. I think that the worst part about my career is knowing that I cannot put in less than 55-60 hours a week and feel completely comfortable that everything at the restaurant is OK. Things need to be closely watched."
School : University of Georgia, no degree obtained
Career: Restaurant Manager, currently based in Georgia.;
Tips for Succeeding in This Career
Helpful Info From Insiders
"It's an exciting world when you really dive into it and there are so many opportunities. Get your bachelor's degree, but at the same time it really is experience over education when it comes to food service. Many food service jobs will require 3-5 years experience before they require a bachelor's degree. Do an internship with a large corporation like Disney, employers love to hear about that experience! Make sure you diversify with your resume to include all aspects of the hospitality world. Work in hotels, food service and with a large corporation."
School : Schenectady County Community College- AAS degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management
Career: Catering Manager, currently based in New York.;
"Don't go into the restaurant management career expecting not to work hard or not to lose sleep. Some people can not handle the long hours or time away from the family. Always keep in mind that the best people to have managing with you should have started from the ground up. Learn to be patient with everyone surrounding you. If you are the boss in this business, you have to hear everyone tell you why everything is wrong on a daily basis."
School : University of Georgia, no degree obtained
Career: Restaurant Manager, currently based in Georgia.;
