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Compare Culinary Careers

Culinary careers come in many different flavors.

Whether you've always known you wanted a culinary career, or you're a serious foodie who has stumbled onto the culinary career path later in life, you should consider which part of the food industry appeals most to you. There are many ways to be involved in food service—whether you're the head chef at a trendy bistro or a restaurant manager. Not sure which culinary career would be best for you? Compare culinary career options using the table below:

Career Facts:	Executive Chef	Pastry Chef	Baker	Restaurant Manager
Are there training options that take 2 years or less?
Are there master's degree options?
Job Duties:	Executive Chef	Pastry Chef	Baker	Restaurant Manager
Decorating/plating pastries and desserts
Determining the menu and pricing
Determining the restaurant theme
Establishing/maintaining vendor relationships
Food preparation
Keeping kitchen organized
Keeping the restaurant in compliance with health codes
Managing customer relations
Managing employees
Marketing
Ordering supplies
Oversee kitchen staff
Producing baked goods
Training employees
Skills/Traits Needed:	Executive Chef	Pastry Chef	Baker	Restaurant Manager
Creativity
Budgeting
Precision
Stamina
Desire to continue learning
Thrives under pressure
Teamwork
Organization

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Whether you're most passionate about baking artisan breads or managing a busy restaurant business, there's a culinary career path that will fit your interests and skill set. Once you've decided which culinary career path is right for you, the next step is to get the education you'll need.

Research the culinary schools in our directory to find programs that interest you. Then, request information about specific programs, and get started meeting your culinary career goals, today.