Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
Program Availability
Schools Offering
10
22 total including inactive
States
4
Across 4 states
Graduates (2024)
73
Total completions
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 4 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$42,010
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Job Growth
+6%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$7,139
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $3,552 to $10,380, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Leadership roles
- Sales
- Organization
- Data management
- Building things
- Working with hands
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?
Do you value management of personnel resources?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager?
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