Do you have great interpersonal and customer service skills? There are many jobs available in the hospitality industry and no two are alike! Most careers in this industry will directly involve ensuring guests comfort and satisfaction in the areas of food service, lodging or event planning.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

FIRST

Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma

Job Average Hourly Rate
Cashier $11.39
Hotel and Resort Desk Clerk $12.63
Driver, Sales Worker $12.72
Retail Salesperson $13.75

NEXT

Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience

Job Avg Hourly Rate
Recreation Worker $13.86
Restaurant Cook $14.51
First Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $17.83
Food Service Manager $29.13

LATER

Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience

Job Avg Hourly Rate
Market Research Analyst, Marketing Specialist $29.72
Dietitian, Nutritionist $30.03

TRAINING PATHWAYS

FIRST

Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs

Training Program Institution/
School
Culinary Arts Academy King Middle School
Culinary Arts Academy Central School
Culinary Arts Academy Jay High School
Culinary Arts Academy Milton High School
Culinary Arts Academy Pace High School
Culinary Arts Locklin Technical College
Hospitality and Tourism Academy Central School
Hospitality and Tourism Academy Gulf Breeze High School
Hospitality and Tourism Academy Gulf Breeze Middle School
Hospitality and Tourism Academy Milton High School
Hospitality and Tourism Academy Navarre High School
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality Locklin Technical College

NEXT

Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs

Training Program Institution/
School
A.S. Culinary Management Pensacola State College
A.S. Hospitality and Tourism Management Pensacola State College
A.S. Recreation Technology Pensacola State College
Commercial Food and Culinary Arts Locklin Technical College

LATER

Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs

Training Program Institution/
School
B.S. Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management University of West Florida
B.S.B.A. Marketing