Chapter 2 Career Opportunities

The purpose of networking is to connect with people to build relationships that may result in career advancement, industry updates, and greater knowledge and skill.

• True

• False

Entry-level jobs in the restaurant and foodservice industry include buser and cashier.

• True

• False

Managers oversee the entire kitchen, from supervising all kitchen employees to purchasing food supplies and making decisions about menu items.

• True

• False

People advance in their careers by mastering the skills needed for their jobs and by showing that they are qualified to take on new responsibilities.

• True

• False

Back-of-the-house employees serve guests directly.

• True

• False

Which describes a job that requires little or no previous experience?

• Entry level

• Middle management

• Supervisory

• Upper management

Which font-of-the-house job provides the first impression of the operation to guests and takes guests to their table?

• Server

• Manager

• Quick-service counter server

• Host/Hostess

A method of connecting with several people to build relationships that may result in career advancement, industry updates, and knowledge or career enhancements is

• conferencing

• emailing

• networking

• interviewing

Which member of a restaurant or foodservice operation is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and coordination of the operation?

• Maître d’

• Supervisor

• Executive chef

• General manager

What important skill for building a career involves the use of tools to increase a person’s efficiency and productivity?

• Time management

• Stress management

• Personnel management

• Leadership management