"The CIA offers students the opportunity to learn food basics and the ins and outs of our industry. The sky is the limit after the CIA."
—Gary G. Mitchell '71
Vice President Food Operations
Back Bay Restaurant Group
Boston, MA
You can build a rewarding career in the business side of foodservice and hospitality. In jobs as varied as director of sales and marketing for a resort, general manager of a four-star hotel, corporate food and beverage director, or foodservice consultant, you'll find plenty of opportunity for personal challenge and career advancement. To succeed, you'll need expertise in business management, marketing, human relations, menu development, purchasing and costing, and front- and back-of-the-house operations.
A sample of CIA Alumni in this field: