Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager

Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager programs prepare individuals to serve food to customers in formal or informal settings. Includes instruction in the nutritional, sensory, and functional properties of food and its ingredients; food services principles; table and counter services; dining room operations and procedures; service personnel supervision and management; communication skills; business math; safety; and sanitation.

Of the 59 Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, women make up 44% percent and men make up 56% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Oklahoma has more students being awarded a degree in Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager than any other state? In fact, Oklahoma awarded 54 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager is $33,600.