Like many college students, I have waitressed and bartended throughout my education to put myself through school. However, until recently, it has never occurred to me that I could turn my part-time, dead-end-job into a long and rewarding career. Have you ever thought about owning your own business? The hospitality industry is a great business venture and always expanding. Here's four reasons why opening a restaurant might be a good choice for you.
You love entertaining and hosting dinner parties. A lot of owning a restaurant is about entertaining and making sure customers have a pleasant experience. You're the star of the show at all times- and the show must go on. Hospitality at its core is all about customer service.
You are foodie. Being a business guru is great, but you also need to have knowledge of food, flavors and wine in order to succeed. Unless you plan on partnering with someone else who will handle any aspects regarding the cuisine, you need to know good food.
Your social life is not your top priority. This is probably the hardest characteristic of being in this industry. The hours are long and draining and can cause a rift in your personal life especially in the first couple of months/years. You've been warned.
You want to be your own boss. If you have always longed for a career without answering to anyone else, this may be a perfect fit. Having a business can be a lot of work but it is also very rewarding knowing that your hard work is ultimately helping you reach your own goal rather than someone else's goal.
If you have a life long dream of opening a business, consider opening a restaurant or bar. Not every successful owner goes into the hospitality industry knowing all the in's and out's of the business. Not all are even good cooks; however, enrolling in a few classes in a culinary school couldn't hurt. As long as you are willing to put in the work, you could be very happy and successful as a restaurant owner. Just some food for thought (pun intended) next time you go out to your favorite restaurant.
You love entertaining and hosting dinner parties. A lot of owning a restaurant is about entertaining and making sure customers have a pleasant experience. You're the star of the show at all times- and the show must go on. Hospitality at its core is all about customer service.
You are foodie. Being a business guru is great, but you also need to have knowledge of food, flavors and wine in order to succeed. Unless you plan on partnering with someone else who will handle any aspects regarding the cuisine, you need to know good food.
Your social life is not your top priority. This is probably the hardest characteristic of being in this industry. The hours are long and draining and can cause a rift in your personal life especially in the first couple of months/years. You've been warned.
You want to be your own boss. If you have always longed for a career without answering to anyone else, this may be a perfect fit. Having a business can be a lot of work but it is also very rewarding knowing that your hard work is ultimately helping you reach your own goal rather than someone else's goal.
If you have a life long dream of opening a business, consider opening a restaurant or bar. Not every successful owner goes into the hospitality industry knowing all the in's and out's of the business. Not all are even good cooks; however, enrolling in a few classes in a culinary school couldn't hurt. As long as you are willing to put in the work, you could be very happy and successful as a restaurant owner. Just some food for thought (pun intended) next time you go out to your favorite restaurant.
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