Food and Beverage Management
Restaurant industry sales totaled 1.5 trillion in 2025 with an increase from 1.1 trillion in 2024. The industry created 200,00 jobs in 2025 totaling 15.9 million employees. Fully one-half of restaurant firms are at least 50% owned by women, compared to 44% of businesses in the overall private sector. (NRA, 2025)
Employment Opportunities
Director of Banquets and Catering
Director of Food Service
Director of Events
Restaurant General Manager
Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Catering Coordinator
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