Join the restaurant brokers as they discuss careers in the hospitality industry along with special guests, President of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and Founder/ Principal Recruiter for TalentServed. In this first segment, the panel discusses culinary schools, is it worth the cost? The panel explores careers in the hospitality industry (besides chefs) such as food sales, food media, and food truck operator. The panel also discusses how Food Network's glamorization of chefs has contributed to culinary schools ability to attract and retain students. The industry experts share the advantages and disadvantages of "base of career changers" Are people who change their career at the age of 40 less successful than the 18-25 year olds who are just starting out? President of ICE shares the benefits of internships and externships. Stay tuned to learn more about "Careers in the Hospitality Industry".
In this second segment, the restaurant brokers along with President of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and Recruiter for TalentServed talk statics. Learn how the restaurant industry is expected to grow between now and 2023. President of ICE talks "talent drain" and how it can drastically affect the restaurant industry. Recruiter from TalentServed teaches listeners exactly how a recruiter operates and the plus and downside to hiring a recruiter. Learn just how important it is to network in the restaurant industry. It is true what they say, "everybody knows everybody?" Find out by tuning into this second segment of "Careers in the Hospitality Industry".
In this last segment of "Careers in the Hospitality Industry", the restaurant brokers discuss the realities of career changers, culinary schools, recruiters and the forecast of the restaurant industry. Learn why adults typically fall back into the restaurant industry after becoming displeased with their current situation. The restaurant brokers lists the five different types of restaurant owners as listed in their book, Appetite for Acquisition. Is running a restaurant as easy as it looks from the outside? Find out why the restaurant industry is a "lifestyle" business. Stay tuned and learn more about the realities of the hospitality industry from the restaurant brokers, Robin and Eric Gagnon.