Careers in Hospitality
The Collins College is dedicated to providing students numerous opportunities and services to foster their professional development. Read more ...
Industry Snapshot
The hospitality industry is vibrant and provides numerous careers paths. A federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report predicts a steady increase in hospitality-related fields over the course of 20 years. As of 2008, the U.S. restaurant industry employed an estimated 13.1 million people or 9 percent of the U.S. workforce. The restaurant industry is expected to add 2 million jobs over the next decade, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Moreover, the U.S. travel and tourism industry pays $177 billion in travel-related wages and salaries and employs 1.8 million hotel property workers. Tourism directly supports more than 7.5 million travel and tourism jobs, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
A degree from The Collins College prepares people to serve in management and leadership roles among all sectors of the industry, including:
- Attractions: theme parks, entertainment centers
- Beverage Operations: bars, night clubs, taverns
- Clubs: country clubs, city clubs, athletic clubs, yacht clubs, military officers clubs
- Food Service: corporate dining rooms, hospitals, universities, schools, military bases
- Casinos and Cruise Lines Special Events: festivals, entertainment industry events
- Lodging: resorts, full-service hotels, select service hotels, convention hotels, bed & breakfasts
- Restaurants: fine dining restaurants, full-service restaurants, family restaurants, quick-service restaurants
- Travel & Tourism: tour companies, airlines, convention and visitors bureaus
These are just a few of the positions Collins College alumni hold throughout the globe:
- Hotel, restaurant and club CEOs, COOs, vice presidents and general managers
- Business owners/entrepreneurs
- Numerous other upper- and middle-management positions
- Event planners
- Financial analysts
- Executive, sous and pastry chefs
- Wine, beer and spirits sales representatives
- Sommeliers
- Food service directors
Hospitality Job Sites
There are numerous job sites where people can learn about current opportunities. Read more...
Hospitality Management Education Initiative
The California State University's Hospitality Management Education Initiative provides a bounty of resources for alumni, students and prospective students. Please visit the HMEI site for more information about career ladders and a variety of professional opportunities.
Numerous alumni work for Darden Restaurants.