What's on the Menu at Culinary Management Schools? by Ysolt Usigan

For Rebecca Marrs, who's well versed regarding culinary management schools, you just have to put your best foot forward -- or rather your best plate forward -- when it comes to advancing in the culinary field. If you want to be a manager, you have to tackle the culinary industry with an education and experience. How do you do this? Here's what to order:

Appetizer: Attend a Culinary Management Schools
Marrs has been the director of career services at the California School of Culinary Arts, one of many culinary management schools that teach the Le Cordon Bleu method. She finds that a degree in culinary arts definitely sets you apart from the rest of the pack who are pursuing culinary careers. Restaurants and catering services receive plenty of applications of employment. When it comes to culinary careers, seeing the name of one of many reputable culinary management schools can wow any future employers.

Main Entree: Kitchen Experience
Don't forget to get hands-on training. Marrs advises that aspiring culinary professionals "match their education with experience." Try to land a kitchen job -- the more impressive the restaurant, the better. You'll learn special techniques in the classroom, but seeing how those skills are applied is also paramount. "Work hard, be punctual and be a team player," Marrs explains. "It's important to always give your best effort in everything you do."

Dessert: Climbing Up the Ladder
Like most industries, growth in the culinary field is dependent on working your way up the ladder. "You need to start with a company on the ground floor and work your way through entry-level positions gaining experience that is vital for management in the industry," Marrs points out. From receiving classroom training to working in the kitchen, these segments of your culinary career path can eventually lead to a role as a supervisor or manager. "Most companies will prefer that you have a culinary education to really move up into a management position within the industry. It's the combination of a degree and experience that will launch you to the next level," Marrs concludes.

Are you ready for a career in culinary management? Keep in mind there are downsides to working in management within the culinary industry. There can be long hours of work and you might have to be on during major holidays. Although there may be loss of personal and family time, the main benefit of working in the field is doing what you love -- cooking! Research culinary management schools today to see if this path is right for you.

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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!