Food, people, and parties: a career in Catering
August 1, 2009 by alexi
Filed under Career, Culinary Arts
Want a career full of parties, food, people and colleagues decked out a la Dan Humphrey as ‘cater-waiter’ in the last season of Gossip Girl? Need we say more?! NATURE OF THE WORK Food service catering industry events range from corporate lunch box drop-off to full-service wedding receptions. However, usually an event caterer’s responsibility involves [...]
Hospitality Management: Put on a happy face!
August 1, 2009 by alexi
Filed under Career, Trade Skills
Could you confidently describe yourself as congenial, calm and warm when in a situation others find stressful? Are you a natural problem-solver, detail-oriented, with lots of initiative and strong communication skills? Would people say you’re a good hostess, always replacing the candy jar in your apartment, or refilling your guests’ drinks? A career in the [...]
Culinary careers: an epicurean world of opportunity
July 2, 2009 by alexi
Filed under Culinary Arts
A culinary arts career is one of the few, if any, where one can have their cake and eat it too. Literally. From Baking/Pastry Arts to Wine Studies to Hospitality Management, one can pursue nearly anything and everything under the epicurean sun. And make a lucrative living creating the joy of taste for others. Below [...]