Hospitality Careers
Southeast Indiana has a wealth of natural beauty and an abundance of opportunity for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. From the quiet reflective scenery of a countryside bed and breakfast to the fast paced exciting atmosphere of a riverboat casino. Southeast Indiana's hospitality and tourism industry has careers that will suit almost any temperament and educational background.
Examples of hospitality and tourism careers include:
| JOB TITLE: | Average Salary |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $16,640.00 |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food |
$16,640.00 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $18,720.00 |
| Food Preparation Workers, Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop |
$16,640.00 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $22,880.00 |
| Cooks Restaurant | $20,800.00 |
| Hospitality Counter and Rental Clerks | $20,800.00 |
| Hospitality Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant. Lounge, and Coffee Shop |
$16,640.00 |
| Dishwashers | $16,640.00 |
| Bartenders | $16,640.00 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
$16,640.00 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $16,640.00 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
$16,640.00 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $33,200.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
$45,760.00 |
| Cooks, Short order | $18,720.00 |
| Food Servers, Non-restaurant |
$18,720.00 |
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service/Groundskeeping Workers |
$39,520.00 |
| Bakers | $22,880.00 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
$29,120.00 |
| Gaming Dealers | $16,640.00 |
| Tour Guides and Escorts | $22,880.00 |
| Lodging Managers | $43,680.00 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $37,440.00 |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | $43,680.00 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $18,720.00 |
(Source U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Education Requirements:
Training for food service managers is available through industry-sponsored seminars, short-term subject-specific certificate programs. Additional education for managers should include Associate and Bachelor degree programs in management.
A certification in hospitality management can be obtained through an 18-month training course or a 4-year specialized Bachelor's degree.
