Restaurant and Catering Management Degree

A college program at Raritan Valley Community College in Restaurant and Catering Management is an area of study in business focused on the delicate blend of hospitality, business acumen, and fine cuisine. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer restaurant and catering management degrees.

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Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)

2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located in Branchburg, New Jersey. Their mission statement is “to develop critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, promote leadership, encourage social responsibility, support personal growth, and sustain engaged citizenship within a diverse population of students and community members.”

RVCC has over 90 degrees and certificate programs, and it currently has over 4,000 and 3,500 part-time students. While all of RVCC faculty has advanced degrees, more than 30% hold Doctorates and includes acclaimed authors, Fulbright Scholars and Princeton Mid-Career fellows.

Academic Programs:

• Business and Public Service
• Career Programs (noncredit)
• Communication & Languages
• Computer Science
• English
• Health Science Education
• Humanities, Social Sciences & Education
• Mathematics
• Office of Academic Affairs
• Science & Engineering
• Student Development
• Visual and Performing Arts

First year students are entered into the First Year Experience (FYE) Program, providing a comprehensive and effective transition into the college experience. Other student services include Advising & Counseling Services, Academic Support, Career Services, and child care. Full-time students qualify to receive a 25% discount on NJ Transit monthly passes.

Review tuition and fee information on the RVCC Finance Department/Bursar’s page to find out more information about the school's affordability.

RVCC Transfer Toolkit via the school's career coach and learn more about the transfer process.  The checklist provides a step-by-step process with detailed information for students transferring into and out of RVCC and policy information and advisement for those who need additional assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Restaurant and Catering Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Raritan Valley Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Food Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $67340
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $75710

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $40110
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $41900

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).