On the Road to Becoming a Culinary Manager by Ysolt Usigan

A career in the culinary industry can include working in culinary management for a restaurant, hotel, resort, catering business or private chefing. "There are a variety of career paths that a student can take," says Rebecca Marrs, director of career service for the California School of Culinary Arts. "We recommend that students set a goal early on so they can get started on that right path."

What Path Should You Take to Become a Culinary Manager?
Only you can set your path, of course. Hone in on what you find most enjoyable when it comes to the culinary industry. Also keep your strengths and weaknesses in mind when choosing a direction, advises Marrs. "I have been with the California School of Culinary Arts for more than a year and have a background in the staffing service industry for four years," she explains.

For Marrs, the right path was a combination of culinary management and human resources. You might want to work hands-on and in the kitchen. You might enjoy event planning and catering. The culinary industry has various disciplines for you to choose from that can lead you to your inevitable destination: to become a culinary manager.

How Can You Become a Culinary Manager?
Once you've chosen a path, it's time to choose the vehicle that will get you to your intended destination. The most formal way of getting there is by acquiring a culinary education with a business pairing.

Marrs also advises that students enrolled make the most out of their network and work in the field before they even complete a degree. "Our career services department recommends that our students gain experience while they go to school so they are even more prepared to enter the industry at a higher level," she says. "Moreover, most companies will prefer that you have a culinary education along with proper experience in order to move up into a management position within the industry."

With a degree-and-experience combo, you should be on the right track to become a culinary manager. Stay on this path, and you'll be a step closer to your culinary management dreams.

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Ysolt Usigan is a frequent contributor to The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school or career that's right for you!