UGA Career Center

UGA Specific Information for Hospitality & Food Industry Management

Embark on an exhilarating journey at the University of Georgia, where studying Hospitality and Food Industry Management opens doors to a vibrant world of opportunities. This major actively gears you up for a dynamic career in hotels and resorts, restaurants, country clubs, event management, agritourism, convention and visitor bureaus, and more. Dive into specialized courses in hotel operations, food and beverage management, and event planning, all while gaining a robust foundation in essential business disciplines like economics, finance, marketing, and human resource management.

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Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Hospitality & Food Industry Management*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Eta Sigma Delta: UGA Chapter of the International Hospitality Management Society
HFIM Event Calendar: Check out upcoming events and engagement opportunities with HFIM students and faculty, open to current and prospective students
Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel Job Board: Did you know there is a hotel and conference center on campus? The Georgia Center has part-time and internship opportunities for students. Contact HFIM professor Leta Salazar, the Human Resources Manager at the Georgia Center, for additional information and program-specific advice.
CAES International Programs
CAES Staff

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Enhance your degree with certificates in Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Local Food Systems, Leadership and Service, Music Business, or other programs from across campus. You also can choose from over 100 minors, like Culinary Science, Food Science, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, General Business or Sport Management, aligning perfectly with your hospitality aspirations.
Interested in options above a bachelor’s degree? A UGA Double Dawgs pathway has been created for you to earn a graduate degree in Agribusiness, and if you’re interested in a career in hospitality business law our program has been approved as a pre-law major by the UGA School of Law. We are continuously exploring other Double Dawg pathways for our students by collaborating with other colleges and schools across campus.
Scholarships specifically for Hospitality and Food Industry Management students are abundant, offering financial support to help you realize your dreams. Many of our students have also been awarded scholarships from industry partners such as The Classic Center and the Tourism Leadership Council.

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

Employment Websites

General

Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
Idealist (non-profit jobs)

USAJobs (federal jobs)

Major-Specific

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Hospitality & Food Industry Management majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
American Airlines	Flight Attendant Trainee
Gatsby Event Planning	Wedding Planner
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa	Assistant Room Operations Manager
The Atlanta Country Club	Event Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company	Cast Member
Troutman Pepper	Events Assistant
University of Georgia	DAR Parent Giving Coordinator

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Hospitality & Food Industry Management majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
Ashland University	Business Administration, MBA
Augusta University	Nursing, MSN