Hospitality & Tourism

Serving Up Skills for the Future

If your child enjoys helping others, loves travel, or has an eye for business, this career field could be a great match. They’ll explore what it takes to run hotels, restaurants, and more—building skills that can take them anywhere in the world!

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Which pathway is offered?

Culinary Arts—In this pathway, your child will build the foundational skills needed for a future in the food service industry. They’ll learn kitchen safety and sanitation, practice basic knife skills, explore menu planning, and develop food preparation skills—all while discovering the joy of cooking and creating.

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

Career opportunities in this field 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.