The retail, hospitality, and tourism industry include shopping, food service, lodging, and event and recreational planning. Retail store, restaurant, or hotel, this industry’s focus is customer service and satisfaction. Careers in this industry often require strong social, communication, and organizational skills.
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How much will I make per hour?
What can I train for? | Job openings per year | Entry-level | Median | Experienced | Programs |
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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1365 | $17.15 | $18.10 | $23.67 | View programs |
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1086 | $16.29 | $21.19 | $28.51 | View programs |
Food Service Managers | 580 | $18.27 | $27.36 | $31.80 | View programs |
Chefs and Head Cooks | 267 | $17.80 | $22.13 | $30.11 | View programs |
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 89 | $18.33 | $22.62 | $28.66 | View programs |
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | 76 | $18.31 | $23.40 | $29.50 | View programs |
Lodging Managers | 67 | $20.36 | $29.90 | $37.82 | |
Tour and Travel Guides | 42 | $14.78 | $18.88 | $25.49 | |
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 31 | $24.31 | $29.51 | $32.11 | |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 141 | $18.01 | $24.22 | $31.99 | View programs |
Interior Designers | 87 | $20.59 | $28.01 | $40.80 | View programs |
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 44 | $22.88 | $30.40 | $38.73 | View programs |
Fashion Designers | 16 | $15.74 | $29.54 | $41.73 | View programs |
Top Employers & Skills
Employers
- Starbucks
- Taco Bell
- Hard Rock International
- West Coast Convenience Llc
- Restaurant Depot
- Target
- Raley's Supermarkets
- Walmart
- Goodwill
- Vail Resorts
- McDonald's
- Walgreens Boots Alliance
- The Home Depot
- Panera Bread
- CVS Health
- Rite Aid
- Marriott International
- AutoZone
- Burger King
Specialized skills
- Merchandising
- Restaurant Operation
- Retail Operations
- Cash Handling
- Marketing
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Selling Techniques
- Cash Register
- Food Services
Technology & software skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Inventory Management System
- Microsoft Software
- Grills
- Enterprise Application Software
- SAP Applications
Employability skills
- Customer Service
- Management
- Communications
- Sales
- Leadership
- Operations
- Scheduling
- Cleanliness
- Planning
- Lifting Ability
The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).
The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).
Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.
Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.
Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.