{"id":24093,"date":"2022-09-27T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=24093"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:05:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T22:05:08","slug":"is-a-hospitality-degree-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/is-a-hospitality-degree-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Hospitality Degree Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s talk about big career dreams for a moment. Perhaps you want to one day run multiple restaurant chains<\/a>. Or maybe you see yourself spearheading events at a prestigious hotel.<\/p>\n

Do you really need to go back to school to launch a hospitality career? After all, can\u2019t you just work your way up the ranks on the job?<\/p>\n

Not so fast. Here are several reasons why getting a hospitality degree is worth it.<\/p>\n

You May Secure Higher-Quality Hospitality Jobs Faster<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re applying for a position as a restaurant manager or another hospitality role, a hospitality degree can speak volumes. While many applicants may not have a degree in the field, listing yours on your resume can give you the opportunity to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n

Depending on your hospitality niche, entry-level jobs might focus more on customer service, technical support, and paperwork. Although hospitality graduates might find a starting point here, they usually find themselves more prepared to tackle their first industry jobs\u2014rising in the ranks at a more accelerated speed.<\/p>\n

Plus, when employers find quick learners who cut down on their training time, they\u2019re usually more likely to promote these individuals quicker\u2014often leading to higher salaries and bonuses.<\/p>\n

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\"Chef\u201cA strong educational background can help someone with limited experience become a valued contributor to their employer. They can utilize the skills taught at Escoffier to work their way into a management position.\u201d*
\nMaria Davenport, Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management Instructor<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

You Can Graduate With a Competitive Hospitality Skill Set<\/h2>\n

When Escoffier students graduate with a hospitality degree<\/a>, they can be fully equipped with a whole host of broad skills and techniques that are transferable across multiple hospitality niches\u2013including restaurants, hotels, airlines, cruises, hospital or school catering, food distribution, human resources, and more.<\/p>\n

Some of the Escoffier curriculum topics may include:<\/p>\n