| Acknowledgments |
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| Preface |
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All About the Restaurant Business |
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How the Industry Developed |
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Dining as ``Eater-tainment'' |
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Why Size (and Geography) Matter |
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Who Thrives in the Industry? |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (3) |
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20 | (5) |
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25 | (16) |
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25 | (3) |
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What Kind of Person Are You? |
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How Do You Like to Spend Your Day? |
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Your Qualities and Qualifications |
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Are You a Generalist or a Specialist? |
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35 | (2) |
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Do You Seek Ongoing Challenges? |
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Do You Prefer to Lead or Follow? |
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Is Money of Prime Importance? |
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What Hours Do You Prefer? |
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39 | (2) |
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Training, Education, and Background |
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41 | (22) |
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41 | (4) |
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Educational and Training Requirements |
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45 | (2) |
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How Far Can You Go with Various Levels of Training? |
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47 | (3) |
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Where Do You Get the Training? |
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Good Qualities for Success |
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58 | (2) |
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What Does It Take to Advance? |
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60 | (3) |
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Profile: Chef Hans Schadler |
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Common Entry-Level Jobs and Salaries |
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67 | (5) |
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72 | (1) |
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Mid-Level Jobs and Salaries |
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73 | (8) |
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Top-Level Jobs and Salaries |
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81 | (6) |
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87 | (10) |
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87 | (4) |
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Lifestyle, Culture, and Attitudes |
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91 | (3) |
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The Workplace and Work Pace |
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94 | (3) |
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97 | (14) |
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Profile: Amanda McDermitt |
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97 | (3) |
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Part Time May be the Right Time |
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100 | (2) |
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102 | (1) |
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103 | (2) |
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Try Out Different Service Styles |
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105 | (1) |
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Experience Other Differences Before Buying Your Own Place |
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106 | (5) |
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Profile: Chef Hans Schadler, Part II |
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111 | (4) |
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Creating an Effective Resume |
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115 | (9) |
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Maintaining and Updating Your Resume |
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124 | (1) |
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Sample Resumes for the Industry |
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Sample Cover Letter for a Job Ad |
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135 | (2) |
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137 | (2) |
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139 | (16) |
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139 | (2) |
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141 | (6) |
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147 | (8) |
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Profile: Chef Andrew Dismore |
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155 | (4) |
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159 | (1) |
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160 | (4) |
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164 | (1) |
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Expand Your Work Horizons |
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165 | (8) |
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Check Out Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
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176 | (1) |
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Buying an Existing Restaurant |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (2) |
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Industry-Related Support Jobs |
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184 | (3) |
| Appendix A Schools for Industry Degrees |
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| Appendix B Industry Organizations |
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201 | (6) |
| Glossary |
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207 | (16) |
| Index |
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