GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$66K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+7%
Job Growth
197K+
Total Jobs
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of food in restaurants and other venues.
$36K
Starting
$66K
Average
$96K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Certificate in Culinary Arts
Typically 2 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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ServSafe Manager Certification
National Restaurant Association
Field
Hospitality & Culinary
Required Degree
Certificate
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+7%
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Pay range
$36K–$96K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+7%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
197K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 197K to 211K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Median $60,990.