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 | $14.12 |
| Hotel and Resort Desk Clerk | $15.39 |
| Retail Salesperson | $16.68 |
| Driver, Sales Worker | $16.78 |
NEXT
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Recreation Worker | $16.31 |
| Restaurant Cook | $16.74 |
| First Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $23.64 |
| Food Service Manager | $30.24 |
LATER
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Dietitian, Nutritionist | $33.07 |
| Market Research Analyst, Marketing Specialist | $33.41 |
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 |