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Escoffier’s 2026 Essential Culinary Career Guide

Are you ready for a career that’s really yours?

The culinary world is packed with possibilities. That’s why we created this interactive tool to help you sort through those options and find the path that could be the right fit for you!

GET ESCOFFIER’S 2026 ESSENTIAL CULINARY CAREER GUIDE

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What’s inside?

The food and hospitality industry is growing fast, with 15.9 million jobs projected by the end of 2025†. With so many choices, how do you find a role that matches your strengths and interests?

Our guide can help you zero in on a path that might suit you. Inside, you can:

  • See which culinary careers align with your personal interests and aptitudes
  • Discover the skills that could help you grow
  • Explore areas of study that may support your long-term career goals

…and more!

†State of the Restaurant Industry 2025, National Restaurant Association

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Which path will you choose?

There are countless ways to work in foodservice—from classic culinary and pastry roles to creative, entrepreneurial paths where you set the direction.

Could you see yourself:

  • Starting your own restaurant, bakery, or food truck?
  • Leading a hotel, resort, or boutique hospitality business?
  • Working in a creative field like food styling, media, or photography?

Ready to find your ideal career?

It’s your life and your future. Let Escoffier’s guide help you explore culinary career options that line up with your goals and interests.

If you’re ready to answer a few simple questions and discover potential culinary paths that could suit you, take the self-evaluation!

THESE AND OTHER INCREDIBLE COMPANIES HAVE HIRED SOME ESCOFFIER GRADUATES

Disney Culinary
Hyatt
Ritz Carlton
Omni Hotel & Resorts
Sodexo
Find your niche. Because if you find that niche, you’ll go places. I found my passion, and I was able to leave my old job... Now I’m living my best life. Play to your strengths, because you will succeed in life.”**
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ESCOFFIER ONLINE BAKING & PASTRY GRADUATE, FOUNDER OF JOAN AND PEARL’S BAKERY
*This information may not reflect every student's experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.

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