The Hospitality and Tourism career cluster includes careers revolving around restaurants, travel, and recreation.
Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster include:
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Getting a Job in the Food Industry by
People are becoming more interested in food and the culinary arts, as popularized in television shows like Top Chef and Chopped, and by celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsey. This means an increase in jobs and growth in the food industry. This guide for landing a great job in the food industry covers all career possibilities, including food preparation and farming. It provides several great tips on crafting the perfect resume and how to dress for an interview, and includes important strategies for landing the essential culinary job.
Using Computer Science in the Food Industry by
With automation arriving, all industries need coders behind the scenes. The food industry is no exception. This insightful book guides future computer science experts on a path to success, from which high school and college classes to take, to a thorough overview of potential jobs in several food industry sectors. This guide will prove useful to students interested in writing programs that assist in food production, distribution and sales, or in restaurants and delivery apps. Government-vetted statistics and industry outlook, guidance on college and vo-tech admissions, and handy tips on job hunting and interviewing round out this invaluable book.
Using Computer Science in Hospitality Careers by
Hospitality is a huge umbrella industry encompassing a wide variety of careers in guest lodging, event planning, and transportation. This volume explores the intersection between technology and hospitality, revealing the ways in which computers and coding drive and expand the field of guest services. In a world revolutionized by rides on demand and app-enabled home sharing, hospitality combines high-tech innovation with human expertise and charm in order to offer the best possible guest experience in the modern world. This compelling book offers readers an exciting glimpse into the possibilities of future jobs in the world of tech-enhanced service.
Jobs in Green Travel and Tourism by
In this book, we'll look closely at dozens of careers within the broad field of green travel and tourism. Students will learn about many concepts that are relatively new, such as "carbon offsets" and "renewable energy projects." While the green travel and tourism is just in its infancy, many colleges and universities are preparing their students to work in this rapidly expanding field. The opportunities are great--and growing--for anyone interested in travel, adventure, hospitality, and helping to save the planet.
Careers for People Who Love Cooking by
For those who have a passion for food, there's nothing quite like stepping up to the stove and preparing a meal. It can be intimidating, however, to make the leap from home kitchen cooking to professional culinary arts. This informative guidebook offers your culinary fanatics a host of ideas and tips for breaking into the restaurant industry, without having to go to college. From line cooking to food photography, anyone who enjoys cooking will find themselves inspired by these suggestions.
Careers for People Who Love Traveling by
There are countless incredible sights across the world, and many people can't fight their itch to travel the globe in search of them. Though most people view travel as a vacation, it's possible to make travel a part of everyday life. From jobs in the tourism industry to truck driving, readers with a passion for traveling will find this book an invaluable resource for figuring out what career options that don't require a college education are available to them.
Careers If You Like to Travel by
Young people who are uncertain about their future careers may want to start with what they enjoy or dream about--like, for instance, travel. A wide variety of careers involve travel, from flight attendant to hospitality manager, travel nurse, or ESL teacher. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.
Careers in Hospitality and Tourism by
Written for high school and undergraduate students, this series will help students explore their futures, and set goals in these exciting and growing fields. This title examines 20 occupations in hospitality and tourism which encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events and other travel related services. Careers covered in the text include Chef, Cosmetologist, Fitness Trainer, Florist, Gardener, Hotel Manager, Interior Designer, Pilot, Sailor, Travel Agent, and many more. Chapters provide an inside-look at the career options within a particular profession, including: Overview: Sphere of Work A Day in the Life Work Environment: Physical, Human, Technological Education & Training: Schooling, Licensing, Adult Job Seekers Earnings & Advancement Areas with the Highest Employment Levels Employment Outlook Associations & Business Contacts to Jumpstart Networking Plus... Famous Firsts, Occupation Specialties, Skills & Abilities, Fun Facts Conversations with Real Professions, including "What I Wish I Had Known"
Careers in the Culinary Arts by
People who are creative and also love food may not realize the large variety of careers that combine both. From chefs and pastry chefs to food stylists, craft brewers, and flavorists, the field of culinary arts offers many exciting choices. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.
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Travel and Tourism Careers by
Describes jobs in the travel and tourism industry. Includes information on travel agents, tour operators, resort owners, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed. Also includes profiles of workers in the industry.