Careers in Hospitality

The numbers speak for itself. In addition to experience, a degree can help you climb the corporate ladder to higher positions faster.

Want your career to make a difference? See how a degree can make it for you.

Salaries of jobs that require a degree:

Job Title	Salary
General Manager	$112, 162
Resident Manager	$83, 300
Director of Sales and Marketing	$74,266
Food and Beverage Director	$73,402
Human Resources Director	$64,220
Senior Sales Manager	$53,049
Rooms Manager	$52,614
Controller	$50,813
* Executive Chef	$48,000
Catering Sales Manager	$42,431
Sales Manager	$41,371
Restaurant Manager	$36,317
Front Office Manager	$36,940
Reservations Manager	$33,781
* Sous or Pastry Chef	$30,000
Salaries of jobs that don't require a degree (All positions are paid on an hourly basis.)
Maintenance Employee	$22,006
Front Office Clerk	$18,200
Housekeeping Assistant	$15,620
Source: 2000 Hospitality Compensation and Benefits Survey, 2000 Hospitality Exchange * Source: 2001 Compensation for Salaried Personnel in Restaurants, 2001 National Restaurant Association

When it's professional development that you're striving for, a degree can certainly help you on your way to the top. Our degree programs at Cypress College - HRC Department will equip you with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to enjoy career advancement and growth.

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