TFJ3C Ms. Mulligan Smith

What Careers Are Prominent in our Area? Dunrobin? West Ottawa? Ontario? Canada?

Challenges Facing Hospitality and Tourism Workers Physical challenges? Psychological challenges? Multitasking Dealing with stressful situations High volume, busy Maintaining personal fitness Adapting to an unconventional lifestyle Odd work hours

Commercial VS Noncommercial Jobs Commercial Private sector Fast food to fine dining Noncommercial Government facilities Schools Hospitals

Careers Available in the Hospitality Industry Restaurant owner Restaurant manager Executive Chef Sous chef Event Planner Purchaser Sales Rep Food Researcher or Writer Food scientist Food marketer Food stylist Menu developer Food service trainer Retail foods manager Butcher Baker Pastry chef

Careers Available in the Tourism Industry Travel agent Hotel owner Hotel manager Hotel clerk

Resources for Hospitality or Tourism Career Opportunities Mentoring programs Dual Credit

Essential Skills What are the essential skills that are required for success in the hospitality and tourism industry? As identified in the Ontario Skills Passport Document use Scheduling or budgeting and accounting Job task planning and organizing

Work Habits Important for Success What are the work habits that are required for success in the hospitality and tourism industry? As identified in the Ontario Skills Passport Teamwork Reliability Customer service

Maintaining a Portfolio Why is having a current portfolio important for career development and advancement? Maintain an up-to-date portfolio that includes: Pieces of work (recipe catalogue) Pictures of participation in an event or activity Pictures of work done Other materials that provide evidence of your skills Achievements Certifications Passport to Safety certificate Ontario Skills Passport Work Plan

Pros & Cons of a Career in the Industry Pros Greater variety of careers than in more traditional industries Variety of responsibilities within each career People oriented Flexible hours Opportunities for long term growth within the career Perks

Pros & Cons of a Career in the Industry Cons Long Hours Non-traditional schedules (weekends, holidays) Low starting salaries Different pressure from 9-5 (can be intense)

Chains or Corporations On-going training (often at the companies expense) Opportunities to move up the corporate ladder Benefits (health,dental,retirement)

Small Business Greater liberties with creativity Control over where you go with your career Diverse learning environment (more opportunity to learn many positions)

Possible Careers Lodging General manager Food & beverage manager Catering manager Human resources Marketing & sales “engineers” Food Service General manager Restaurant manager Bar manager Head chef Maitre ‘D Banquet Manager

How Can You Get There? Certificate Programs: focus on specialty culinary skill; often need experience; courses, service, then a test Apprenticeship: studying under an experienced worker in order to learn the trade Associate Degrees: hands- on experience so you can apply the experience you learned in courses Bachelor Degrees: 4 year degree to prepare you for managerial positions; in depth training (3 years with no honours) Corporate Training: specialized training that promotes a specific type of management for all branches; paid for by company Military Training: entry-level food service through military ; can go to school through military as well