7. Restaurant management
A degree in restaurant management may seem like a solid path into the food service industry. And while it can help land some entry-level management roles, the truth is the salaries and job security often leave a lot to be desired, at least early on.
Many restaurant manager jobs pay just slightly above the hourly wages of the staff they oversee. The hours are long, the work is stressful, and turnover is high as restaurants open and close constantly. Sure, there are some higher-paying gigs at upscale places or big chains, but competition is fierce.
Unless you have an entrepreneurial drive to potentially open your own place someday, the everyday reality of restaurant management for most grads isn’t as lucrative as you might hope.
