Food Service and Catering Careers

Gender-neutral term for a waiter or waitress

• Bussier

• Server

• Host

• Bar Tender

Also known as Chef de Cuisine. In charge of the kitchen. Hires and fires staff.

• Human Resources Chef

• Executive Chef

• Managing Chef

• Personal Chef

This position meets basic needs of guests. Helps servers, clears dirty dishes and cleans tables.

• Hostess

• Table Busser

• Bartender

• Dishwasher

Culinary careers that include: Food service manager, executive chef, sous chef, etc. Requires experience and education.

• Entry Level Jobs

• Entry Level Careers

• Specialty Careers

• Professional Careers

This position is also called a server. They take guest's drink and food orders.

• Waiter/Waitress

• Line Cook

• Bartender

• Executive Chef

Work under direction of chefs, cooks, and managers. Perform less skilled duties like chopping veggies, and slicing meats.

• Sous Chef

• Food Preparation Workers

• Line Cooks

• Media Chef

Culinary careers/jobs that don't require much experience, and training will be provided for you. Examples: table busser, line cook, hostess, bartender.

• Entry Level Careers

• Top Culinary Schools

• Professional Careers

• Specialty Careers

Second in command in a kitchen. Instruct kitchen staff day-to-day. Gathers inventory.

• Head Waiter

• Food service manager

• Sous Chef

• Media Chef

They test new products and equipment for companies involved with the production of food. Typically need a science background.

• Media Chefs

• Food Stylists

• Research Chefs

• Food Scientists

Work with clients to cook meals for small to large group events. Provide a wide variety of food services.

• Caterers

• Sous Chefs

• Hospitality Managers

• Media Chefs