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Lincoln College of Malaysia
President: Dr. Amiya Bhaumik
76-G, Jalan SS 21/161, Damansara Utama, 
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Tel: 603-7725 8526
Fax: 603- 775 8527 
Email: info@lincoln.edu.my
www.lincoln.edu.my

Los Angeles Office: 20955 Pathfinder Rd. Suite 100,
Diamond Bar, California, USA
91765 Tel: 626- 429 8405
Fax: 801- 348 4407
Email: pappas2004@adelphia.net
China Tel: 13520301719
Contact: Dr. Gus Pappas
Director of International Programs

Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Hospitality is the world’s largest industry, grossing more the $3.8 trillion per year. It provides 10% of the world’s gross national product and employs 10% of the world’s work force. It is the fastest growing industry in the world and is open to people of varied talents and skill levels; in addition, a career in hospitality is one of the most fun careers in the business field. The one thing that is common to all areas of the industry is the need for educated managers.  In the past, people worked their way up to management positions in the hospitality industry; today, formal education is a necessity.

Career Outlook

A degree in hospitality is a degree in business. This opens up wonderful jobs not only in the hospitality industry, but also in related fields such as public relations and marketing. New concepts in the hospitality field are developed constantly, each one of them bringing new job opportunities.

Earnings of hospitality professionals vary greatly according to position and the type and size of the business.  Based on a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, USA, management salaries range between $30,000 and $50,000, plus bonuses. Salaries for corporate positions can exceed those figures.

In addition to great salaries, you may have the opportunity to work in exciting tourist destinations with travel benefits and other perks. Resorts and casinos provide stimulating career opportunities in fast-paced environments. Positions with cruise lines and airlines can provide the opportunity to travel the world.

Personal Qualities

Jobs within the hospitality industry are varied enough that individuals of all skill levels and personality types will find challenging career opportunities.  Most employers prefer some post-secondary education and experience is a definite asset. Both two and four year degrees are available in Hospitality Management. All managers must be able to use computers. As in any position where the work is directly related to the public, managers need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get along well with people, Managers should also have good leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail.

Program Description

Students preparing for jobs as restaurant and hospitality managers receive instruction in subjects such as commercial food preparation, catering, wines and spirits, nutrition, menu planning, hotel and restaurant layout and design, and purchasing, as well as accounting, business law, management and computer science. Programs of study are available at Lincoln College of Malaysia that lead to a Certificate.  These programs have been developed for those interested in employment as ell as for currently employed personnel in the food service, restaurant, and hospitality management industries. The courses at Lincoln College articulate with course offered by the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at Lincoln University of Missouri, which offers a Certificate in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Jobs

RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS
HOTELS AND RESORTS
CRUISE LINES AND AIRPLANES
IN-FLIGHT AIRLINE FOOD PRODUCTION
CATERING
MEETINGS, EXPOSITIONS AND CONVENTIONS
CASINOS AND NIGHTCLUBS
PARKS, RECREATION, AND AMUSEMENT CENTERS
TOURISM