Hotel and Restaurant Management
A major in hotel and restaurant management prepares students for professional careers in hospitality management by providing theory-based instruction and practical experience. Graduates need a liberal-general education, an understanding of business administration, specialized technical knowledge of hotel and foodservice management, and practical experience in the industry. Graduates from hotel and restaurant management programs choose career opportunities ranging from management of elegant resort hotels to specialty restaurants.
Related career titles
Lodging manager
Banquet manager
Caterer
Conference coordinator
Convention services director
Event planner
Food and beverage director
General manager
Marketing/promotions coordinator
Operations manager
Owner/operator
Personnel director
Purchasing manager
Sales director
Resources available in ACIC*
Career Opportunities in Travel and Hospitality
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Careers in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
Opportunities in Event Planning Careers
Opportunities in Hotel and Motel Management Careers
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Related hotel and restaurant management links
K-State Department of Hotel and Restaurant Management
http://www.humec.ksu.edu/hrimd/
Hospitality Net
http://www.hospitalitynet.org/index.html
American Hotel and Lodging Association
http://www.ahla.com/
Hotel Online
http://www.hotel-online.com
International Hotel & Restaurant Association
http://www.ih-ra.com
National Restaurant Association
http://www.restaurant.org
Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
http://www.chrie.org
Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association
http://www.krha.org