August 1st, 2009 by alexi
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 managing wait staff serving tables or self-serve buffets at banquets, conventions, and weddings.
Although food is the focal point, caterers also oversee decorations, such as table settings and lighting. Catering companies will as such, execute the client’s envisioned decoration theme or color scheme. Aesthetically-pleasing (and good-tasting) food alone can appeal to the senses, but caterers must keep in mind the decor and ambiance needed to make an event successful. Catering is usually sold on a per-person basis, meaning that there is a flat price for each additional person. Caterers need to keep the budget in mind to make a profit.
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Tags: catering, food, Hospitality Management
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August 1st, 2009 by alexi
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 hospitality industry may be fit for you!
NATURE OF THE WORK
Hospitality managers perform hotel and other tourism establishment operations, including safety and security measures, repair and maintenance, and personnel organization.
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Tags: Hospitality Management
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July 2nd, 2009 by alexi
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.
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Tags: Baking/Pastry Arts, Catering Management, Culinary Management, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Wine Studies
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