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Career Information: Hospitality

Nature of Work

Industry Information

Alumni Stories

Education & Training

Professional Organizations

Culinary School

Hospitality Based Programs

  • Gradschools.com - search parts of the country for graduate programs in Hospitality.
  • New York University - Master of Science in Tourism and Travel.
  • Clemson - Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
  • Penn State - Master of Science in  Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management.
  • Temple University - Sport and Recreation Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management.
  • Iowa State University - Food Service and Lodging Management.

Employment Opportunities

Sample Employers

Job or Internship Listings

  • Food and Drink Jobs.com - a listing of jobs within the food and beverage industry.
  • Hospitality Careers - provides jobs listings in 3 separate fields:  Hospitality, Restaurant, and Retail.  Lists both management and non-management positions.

Hospitality Bibliography:  A sampling of books available in the Resource Library

  • Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry: A guide to various careers within the food industry from working in the office to working in the kitchen.
  • Careers in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality:  This book contains essential information on choosing and preparing for your best career options in the field. You'll learn about how to get started in a career working in: travel agencies and tour companies; amusement parks and tourist attractions; state, national, and local parks; adventure recreation organizations; airlines; cruise ships; trains, trucks, and buses, meeting planning ,hotels and motels, restaurants.
  • Cruise Ship Jobs: Where they are and how to get them: This book outlines the various responsibilities of employees on a cruise ship and how to go about gaining employment in this area.
  • Jobs for People Who Love to Travel: Provides an overview of the types of jobs in the hospitality and travel industry. This book also devotes some time to debunking myths about the hospitality industry.
  • Opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Careers:  This book examines the employment trends in leisure careers and the educational training needed to enter certain career fields. It also provides some first hand stories of individuals currently working in this field.
  • Peterson’s Guide to Culinary Schools: Find out the steps you must take to enter a career in cooking and restaurant management.
  • Travel and Hospitality Career Directory: This directory provides steps and outlines the process involved in getting a job in travel and hospitality.

NOTE:  Italicized titles can be borrowed for two nights.  Please stop at the Reception Desk to check out.  Click here for a complete list of borrowable books.

Last Updated: 2/26/08