With the development of the tourism, service, restaurant, and culinary industries, being a chef is a profession with many opportunities for advancement and higher income compared to other professions. However, according to the Vietnam Chefs Association, the number of people entering the culinary profession has never been sufficient to meet the ever-increasing recruitment demand.
Mercure Hotel - Partner and internship location for students of Hai Phong Tourism College.
What jobs can you get after graduating with a degree in culinary arts?
Upon graduation, students will be capable of meeting the requirements for various positions in the culinary industry at restaurants, hotels, and high-end resorts, including:
– Head Chef/Cook/Head of Food Preparation;
– Head Chef/Cook/Head of Salad and Cold Dishes;
– Head Chef/Cook/Head of Banquet Kitchen;
– Head Chef/Head of Pastry and Dessert Kitchen;
– Starting their own restaurant business and creating their own culinary brand;
– Teaching Assistant, Lecturer at culinary training centers and institutions;
– Working abroad in a field related to cuisine;
– In addition, they can become culinary experts, food bloggers, food stylists, etc.
Students from Hai Phong Tourism College participate in the national skills competition.
Studying culinary arts leads to high income and wide-ranging job opportunities.
In Vietnam, the food processing industry is considered one of the sectors currently experiencing the highest demand for human resources. According to research by the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Human Resource Demand Forecasting and Labor Market Information, the demand for human resources in the food industry has been continuously increasing since 2018.
Globally, experienced chefs can earn up to US$99,251 per year (equivalent to over 2 billion VND per year). Meanwhile, in Vietnam, with 3-5 years of experience, you can expect a salary of around 15-30 million VND per month. With 5 years or more of experience, depending on skill level and contributions, the salary of chefs at 5-star restaurants and international-class resorts can reach 50-70 million VND per month.
Where to learn cooking techniques?
Currently, the culinary arts industry has many educational institutions offering training, but most are short-term programs. For in-depth, full-time training in culinary arts at the college level, students should consider Hai Phong Tourism College. With a long history of achievements, Hai Phong Tourism College is considered a key institution for international-level training, ranking among the top vocational education institutions in the country.
The college employs a dual training model (both on-campus and in-business training). Students spend at least 70% of their study time on practical training. Students learn and intern at cruise ships, 3-5 star hotels, and international-class resorts such as Vinpearl Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Paradise Vietnam, Nikko Hotel, Flamingo, and M'Gallery, which are currently partners of the college. With the application of this training model, graduates possess a solid understanding of the knowledge and practical skills needed to meet the demands of businesses. In particular, the school is committed to introducing and placing students in jobs after graduation.
Experts from businesses guide students at the practical training center - Hai Phong Tourism College
Admissions Committee (compiled from various sources)
