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Part of the "Just the Job!" series of career guides, this text covers the full range of jobs in the hospitality, catering, and travel and tourism field of work. It is suitable for college leavers and adults looking for career-change options. ... Read more

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From bakery manager to sommelier a helpful new guide to top culinary careers.
Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry includes key information on more than 80 jobs in this industry, including position descriptions, salary ranges, employment outlook, tips for entry, and more. ... Read more

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WINNER: 2008 Gourmand World Cook Book Awards: Best Food Book for Professionals

"In these difficult times, jobs are probably the most important issue, before banks or real estate ... FOOD JOBS is packed with practical information, easy and even funny, very serious and accurate in its comments and advice. It is difficult to imagine how it could be better."
- Edouard Cointreau, founder and president of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Do you want to turn your passion for food into a career? Take a bite out of the food world with help from the experts in this first-of-its-kind What Color Is Your Parachute? for food related careers.

Maybe you're considering culinary school, maybe you're about to graduate, or maybe you're looking for an exciting career change. How can you translate your zest for flavor into a satisfying profession? Should you become a chef or open a specialty foods shop, write cookbooks or try your hand at food styling? Culinary careers are as varied as they are fascinating--the only challenge is deciding which one is right for you. Filled with advice from food-world pros including luminaries such as Alice Waters, Chris Kimball, Betty Fussell and Darra Goldstein, Food Jobs will set you behind the stove of your dream career.

In this tasty, nourishing book, food industry veteran Irena Chalmers offers profiles of food jobs by the dozen--everything from the traditional (maitre d', caterer, dietitian) to the behind-the-scenes (restaurant consultant, kitchen designer, hotel promoter) to the holy-cow-I-can-get-paid-for-that? (yacht chef, tea taster, fortune cookie message writer). Chalmers provides essential information for getting started and succeeding in your chosen culinary role including job descriptions, candid musings on what the job really entails and who it's really for, and testimonials from the best in the field (Bobby Flay, Todd English, Gordon Hamersly, Francois Payard, Danny Meyer, Anthony Bourdain and more). The book also presents an array of resources on where to find more information to put you ahead of the competition. Bursting with real-life wisdom from those who've been there, Food Jobs will expose you to the myriad of different food jobs available and guide you to the one that's right for you. ... Read more

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A Must Have For Those Wanting To Work in The Food Industry!
If you subscribe to Can I get the Recipe? ([...]) chances are you love food, experimenting with recipes and cooking. And if you love cooking and food, chances are you've considered a career in the food industry at some point in you life. But what type of job? Doing what? Working where?

As a foodie and avid cook, I am always on the lookout for suitable opportunities in the culinary field. Within only a few pages, I found Food Jobs to be an informative, inspirational, and charming read. Great for budding culinary professionals or those seeking a change within the culinary world will find Food Jobs an invaluable read.In it you will find sage advice from top culinary professionals as well as a variety of food-related websites to explore. There are also endless hints and tips - from writing the perfect query letter to crucial information on how to put your best foot forward with prospective employers.

With Food Jobs, detailed information on just about every food job imaginable is at your finger tips!

Helpful and Engaging
This book is a must-read for anyone contemplating a career in the Culinary Arts or for those in the industry looking for a change. Not only does it give comprehensive job descriptions, it also provides well thought out tips for getting started on finding a job you'll love within this ever-growing field. It also provides interesting and helpful profiles, from well-respected individuals in the industry, that share their recipes for success. Perfect for food lovers, culinary students, and food professionals alike, food Jobs is the ideal one-stop resource for anyone interested in a culinary career.

Tons of Great Info for the Food Obsessed
I can't be objective about this book because I have adored Irena since I heard her speak at an International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference years ago. She was hilarious and wise, and I vowed to get to know her.

I have, and now we are friends. I was a guest speaker at her class last year, and she published an excerpt from my book, Will Write for Food, in Food Jobs. So of course I think this book is good reading, practical, and jammed with good ideas and insights.

Coming from a culinary school perspective, Irena begins with jobs in restaurants in food service, then covers retail jobs, art and design. There's a big chapter on media, where you'll find out how people became culinary historians, recipe developers, recipe contest winners, food radio hosts and media trainers, culinary copywriters and television producers. The book moves on to jobs in promotion and publicity, history and culture, science and technology and farming. Throughout are sidebars of advice by luminaries such as Nach Waxman, proprietor of Kitchen Arts & Letters bookstore in New York, and author Betty Fussell. At the end, Irena advocates getting an education, and lists culinary schools, scholarships, and teaching.

For anyone looking for a culinary career...
This is a MUST read for anyone looking to reinvent their own current culinary career or transfer present skills into the culinary world.As we all know, in this business, anything is possible with a little creativity and dedication.I would recommend this book to anyone searching for the inspiration needed to add a little flavor to their work life.

Opening the Kitchen Door
I recently had the privilege of attending a lecture by award-winning food writer Irena Chalmers "Food Jobs, Your Career, What's Next?"

Her culinary knowledge is incredible and approach to pursuing a career in the food industry enthusiastic.

I was delighted to find her latest book, Food Jobs 150 Great Jobs for Culinary Students, Career Changers and FOOD Lovers continues in the same venue. Look no further, Chalmers with her wit and wisdom offers everything from ideas to tips, websites, starting your own business, advice from culinary professionals to food jobs you might never have thought of before - fortune-cookie message writer, culinary librarian or ice cream taster.

Chalmers has found a way to explore endless job possibilities in the food industry. It has given me many new avenues to explore.

Looking for a new career in the culinary world or contemplating a change, Food Jobs is the tool that keeps on giving. ... Read more

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Information on job recruitment, hiring practices, pay scales, and jobs available starts with advice on how to apprentice in food service careers. Other topics covered include the pros and cons of cooking schools, more than 25 profiles of people who have broken into the food service industry, learning to become a professional baker, knowing how to operate a successful catering business, and much more. ... Read more

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Opportunities in Series* MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERIES. With over 150 titles, students can explore virtually any job opportunity to their heart's content. * FULL CAREER DESCRIPTION. Tells students what each profession is all about and the various job opportunities available. * OVERVIEW OF THE JOB MARKET. Provides information on educational requirements, salary opportunities, career advancement, and the employment outlook. * ADDITIONAL REFERENCES. Bridge readers to other resources on employment opportunities in the professional field. ... Read more

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The culinary and food industry is the fifth fastest-growing employment market in the United States. Twelve new profiles have been added to this edition. New sections have been added to provide information about food publicity and marketing, community and social service, and culinary computer jobs. Appendixes have been completely revised and updated to help today's job-seekers identify and break into the right career. This updated edition combines the latest salary information, trends, and opportunities in the food and beverage industry with profiles of nearly eighty jobs. ... Read more

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Introduces various food-related jobs, including dietitian, caterer, grocery store manager, and chef, and profiles several people who have been successful in these fields. ... Read more

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Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? Opportunities in Food Service Careers covers a range of jobs in this industry, from those that require high school and trade school to associate, four-year, and graduate degrees. You'll find up-to-date salary statistics, training requirements, as well as the lowdown on life on the job. This comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that's both satisfying and financially rewarding.

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Learn how to have fun with food in jobs such as natural food store owner, wine steward, food critic, chef, and many more! ... Read more

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great
this book was great it had so much information .it was as good as all the rest of the career series. ... Read more

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Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage ofmarketing theory and techniques for the hospitality industry. Beginning with the basic principles of marketing, the text advances through clear, step-by-step instructions for developing, implementing and evaluating a hospitality industry marketing plan to achieve organizationalgoals. Updated information includes many current and specific industry examples that reinforce learning and understanding through recognizable case studies. An 8-page, full-color insert shows actual display ads created as part of industry marketing efforts. Detailed coverage of the nine P'sof hospitality marketing (product, people, packaging, programming, place, promotion, partnership, public relations, and pricing) provides a thorough understanding, and solid preparation for a career in hospitality and travel marketing. ALSO AVAILABLEINSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-7467-4 ... Read more

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Hospitality & Travel Marketing Textbook
The book came on time and it is still in very good condition for a used book.

good textbook
This is a good textbook, but it is a textbook nevertheless. It covers all key topics and provides good examples. A good introductory text for someone considering a career in tourism. I'd also recommend Kotler's Hospitality and Tourism and Raza's Heads in Beds.

EXCELLENT BOOK FOR MARKETING STUDENTS
THE BOOK COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.

Great presentation of hospitality industry at work
Having read the book while taking the class from the author, I feel Alastair did a great job of taking a topic that could be dull and lifeless and putting a little fun in it. It's one of the few text books that has applicable use after the class is over. The topics are well researched and presented in a way to keep you going to the next chapter. ... Read more

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Recommended for readers seeking a thorough introductory exposure to today's professional possibilities in the culinary world.—Eric Petersen, Kansas City P.L., MO, Library Journal

Turn a passion for food into the job of a lifetime with the insider advice in Culinary Careers.


Working in food can mean cooking on the line in a restaurant, of course, but there are so many more career paths available. No one knows this better than Rick Smilow—president of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), the award-winning culinary school in New York City—who has seen ICE graduates go on to prime jobs both in and out of professional kitchens. Tapping into that vast alumni network and beyond, Culinary Careers is the only career book to offer candid portraits of dozens and dozens of coveted jobs at all levels to help you find your dream job.
     Instead of giving glossed-over, general descriptions of various jobs, Culinary Careers features exclusive interviews with both food-world luminaries and those on their way up, to help you discover what a day in the life is really like in your desired field.


• Get the ultimate in advice from those at the very pinnacle of the industry, including Lidia Bastianich, Thomas Keller, and Ruth Reichl.
• Figure out whether you need to go to cooking school or not in order to land the job you want.
• Read about the inspiring—and sometimes unconventional—paths individuals took to reach their current positions.
• Find out what employers look for, and how you can put your best foot forward in interviews.
• Learn what a food stylist’s day on the set of a major motion picture is like, how a top New York City restaurant publicity firm got off the ground, what to look for in a yacht crew before jumping on board as the chef, and so much more.


With information on educational programs and a bird’s-eye view of the industry, Culinary Careers is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into the food world, whether you’re a first-time job seeker or a career changer looking for your next step. ... Read more

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Covers a range of positions and tells how to get started in them
Culinary Careers: How to Get Your Dream Job in Food is a pick for both culinary and business collections alike, offering tips from top culinary professionals on how they got started. From entry into the profession and starting a business to becoming a chef, food writer, and more, this covers a range of positions and tells how to get started in them.

Insightful reading...
Culinary Careers met expectations, proving an insightful and helpful read.Mainly due to the many interviews from experts, novices and career changers that work in the culinary industry.I suggest this book to anybody considering a career change or a leap into the culinary industry. ~Woody

Aspire to Top Culinary Jobs
Food and cooking are inspiration to many who are in search of a new career. From its cover and table of contents, this book appears to be the perfect choice as reference material; everything is covered in the culinary field.

Alas, this promise is hardly fulfilled in its pages.

The first 75 pages give a very good summary of available culinary fields and how a hopeful food professional should go about choosing one. But the remaining 300 pages are disappointing; a large number of question-and-answer interviews are given in eleven different culinary fields, mainly of well-known professionals high in the respective careers. Unfortunately, the great majority of those seeking a career will not gain much by reading interviews of the successful few.

This book is more like a broad reference book on the subject, better suited for public library shelves. But the inexpensive binding and flimsy pages would not make it far in that setting.

For those aspiring to work in the food industry, a book more specific to their chosen field would give far better guidance.

Reviewed by George Erdosh

Culinary Careers To Ponder....
This book is a plethera of who's who in the industry and the many different career considerations to ponder. The book is like a menu that really opens one's eyes to the many opportunities in the culinary world. Rick and Anne have been in a unique position to meet and interview the many different people in this book over the past 15 years. The indepth research and dedication of getting this book right for the public really shows. Many of the individuals interviewed and featured really opened up and shared some key ingredients for the recipe for success. The book, Culinary Careers, is an excellent starting point for someone pondering a culinary career.

Worth every penny
As a culinary arts career student, this book is not one to pass up. Rick Smilow knows his information and generously expresses it in an approachable fashion. ... Read more

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So You Are a Chef: Managing Your Culinary Career, with CD-ROM is the ultimate career guide for student and professional chefs. Whether you're seeking a job fresh from culinary school or completely changing your career path, this book will make it easy for you to brave today's intimidating culinary job market. Find expert advice on the culinary job search from beginning to end. Written in a clear, accessible style, this guide illuminates important ideas with numerous examples, documents, forms, and other helpful features drawn directly from today's culinary industry. ... Read more

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For any who have their cooking credentials and are ready to plumb the job market's potentials
The second updated edition of SO YOU ARE A CHEF is a winner, covering food-related jobs such as culinary Educator, Food Photographer and Celebrity Chef and highlighting careers across all industries, including those in research and development and education. From handling an interview for being a chef to selecting the appropriate materials for a portfolio and using networking to search the hidden job market, this handbook is for any who have their cooking credentials and are ready to plumb the job market's potentials. Any business or career library or those catering to food professionals needs SO YOU ARE A CHEF.

SUPERB!!
I find this book totally complete and highly informative.
there is almost no question that this book dosen't answer!
anyone who is considering "managing up" or change his/her current
"office" will benefit from this book. guaranteed!
highly-HIGHLY recomended!!! ... Read more

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Omnivore’s Travel is a compelling tale of a passionate chef and traveler, a delectable smorgasbord of bizarre food experiences and provocative cultural history. From a humble childhood beginning in Germany, apprenticeship in a boutique hotel, sailing around the world working onboard luxury cruise lines, taking on positions in Hong Kong, the Middle East, Germany and the Caribbean, illustrating some wild experiences while building a culinary career, becoming certified master chef, and eventually taking on leadership roles with some of the most reputable companies in the U.S. This book provides insight on the current challenges and trends in the food service industry, for the fellow cook, novice and traveler. ... Read more

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Great Read!
This is a great read for anyone considering a life and career as a culinarian.Chef Peter really gives a great roadmap on how to achieve great success in this field and encourages all who read the book to take chances and be committed to excellence.After working closely with Chef Peter Gebauer over the past years, it was a pleasure to read the book illustrating high points in his culinary career and his travels.I was amazed at how much I learned about him and his craft by reading his book.His dedication to his profession is matched by none.As a side note, primarily from working with him, his commitment to teaching young culinarians how to be successful professionals is amazing.Thank you, Chef Peter, for sharing a little bit of your life with me and the world.It was a wonderful to read the book and follow your journey!

A very informative and interesting read
A great book full of wonderful information about the Culinary world. The author takes the reader around the world with him as he travelled working in various kitchens with interesting stories from his early beginnings to present day, where he is a very successful award winning Culinarian. There are several intreguing menus and receipes punctured throughout as well. It is an incite into the other side of a chef's world that would benefit anyone interested in entering this field as well as professionals, who will enjoy the book from abehind the scenes perspective. ... Read more

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OPPORTUNITIES IN . . . SERIES PROVIDES VALUABLE CAREER INSIGHT TO STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.

Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and education requirements for each career
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
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Lightweight and disappointing
This guide to culinary careers is terribly overpriced for the information it contains. The quick descriptions of different culinary careers have some value, as do the appendices listing culinary publications and organizations. However, the career descriptions are quite short and the advice is unremarkable. On the topic of finding a culinary mentor, for example, the author advises you to find one. That's pretty much it - no discussion on how to choose a suitable mentor, or how to convince an experienced professional to take you on as a protege. The book mentions the apprenticeship system but doesn't explain how to find an apprenticeship. The section on choosing a culinary school/vocational program is much better, though.

Something trumpeted in both the book description here and on both covers of the actual book is the inclusion of up-to-date information on salary statistics and earning potential for the spectrum of culinary professionals. It must have been printed in invisible ink, because I don't see it *anywhere* (and yes, I have this exact edition). This promise was my primary motivation for getting the book, so I was very disappointed (disgruntled, even) that this information is NOT in the book after all.

Don't spend money on this book unless you're just looking for a quick overview of the career possibilities. That's the one thing the author does well - it describes (in brief) a wide range of culinary careers beyond the obvious white-linen restaurant ones.

This book could have been greatly improved if it had expanded on the career descriptions, perhaps including short interviews with actual culinary professionals, especially those in roles like institutional cooking or food research. Of course it also would have been much better if it had actually included the promised salary information, too.

It's a good book to have in a library or career center, but it's not much use for your home reference bookshelf. ... Read more

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Introduces various career opportunities in the restaurant industry, from wait staff to managers to owners. ... Read more

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The business of food and drink is for better and worse the business of our nation and our planet, and to most consumers how it works remains largely a mystery. This encyclopedia takes readers as consumers behind the scenes of the food and drink industries. The contributors come from a wide range of fields, and the scope of this encyclopedia is broad, covering from food companies and brands to the environment, health, science and technology, culture, finance, and more. The more than 150 essay entries also cover those issues that have been and continue to be of perennial importance. Historical context is emphasized and the focus is mainly on business in the United States.

Most entries include Further Reading. The frontmatter includes an Alphabetical List of Entries and a Topical List of Entries to allow the reader to quickly find subjects of interest. Numerous cross-references in the entries and blind entries provide other search strategies. The person and subject index is another in-depth search tool. Sample entries: Advertising, Agribusiness, Altria, Animal Rights, Betty Crocker, Celebrity Chefs, Chain Restaurants, Commodities Exchange, Cooking Technology, Culinary Tourism, Eco-terrorism, Environmental Protection Agency, Ethnic Food Business, European Union, Flavors and Fragrances, Food Safety, Food Service Industry, Genetic Engineering, Internet, Labor and Labor Unions, Marketing to Children, McDonald's, Meat Packing, North American Free Trade Agreement, Nutrition Labeling, Organic Foods, Poultry Industry, Slow Food, SPAM, Television, Trader Joe's, Tupperware, TV Dinners, Whole Foods, Williams-Sonoma, Wine Business

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Contemporary in perspective, this user-friendly introduction to foodservice procurement -- purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory control -- emphasizes that purchasing 1) is the first step in preparing menu items that satisfy customers, and 2> is not a cost center in the operation (as it was for many years), but that it contributes to the profit, and that every dollar saved is a dollar profit.Stresses the importance of the procurement unit in the foodservice operation -- that purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory control are the base of the entire operation. Explains how to make decisions about which products meet the quality standards required by the customer and at the same time find the lowest price for a product. Emphasizes the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system. Uses the Food Guide Pyramid as the conceptual framework for the food section. Discusses how processing or manufacturing and marketing or distribution, exclusive of the cost of materials, packaging, and overhead, can add value to products and increase profits.For those preparing to work in a commercial or noncommercial foodservice. ... Read more