Catering

After completing the MBO Catering program, various job opportunities open up in the growing foodservice sector. Graduates find work as catering staff, kitchen staff or chef in corporate restaurants, hospitals, schools and care institutions. Event catering also offers opportunities, from weddings to business meetings and festivals. Many graduates start in operational roles and grow into leadership positions such as head chef, catering manager or unit manager. The hospitality industry, contract catering and retail foodservice form the main employers. Due to the broad education, graduates can also progress to related areas such as food development, quality control or purchasing. The combination of practical cooking skills with business knowledge makes graduates versatile. Many professionals choose to gain experience in different segments before specializing or starting their own catering business. Expected Developments Opportunities lie in the increasing demand for healthy, sustainable meals and the growth of corporate catering due to hybrid working. Companies are investing more in high-quality corporate restaurants to retain employees. Threats include labor market scarcity, rising commodity prices and pressure on margins. Automation can take over routine tasks, but actually strengthens the need for skilled professionals.