Mercer County

First Start Apprenticeship Program

Provided by New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association (NJRHA)

  • Occupation: Food Service Managers
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Credentials: ServSafe Food Handler Certification, ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, ServSucess Food Service Professional, ServSuccess Food Service Supervisor

The NJRHA & NJRREF have developed a federally approved apprenticeship program that will allow restaurants and hotels to mold career-orientated individuals into loyal chefs and managers that meet all their needs. Apprentices can choose to become a Chef Apprentice and focus on BOH or a Restaurant Manager Apprentice with a focus on FOH. All apprentices receive hands-on training in your restaurants and are required to supplement the training through college education.

Program Website

Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: Yes
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: N/A
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Food Service Managers

  • Median Salary: $63,060
  • Median Hourly Pay: $30.32
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 393,600
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 2%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 5,900
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association (NJRHA)

The New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association is dedicated to daily proactive support of the diverse and vibrant industry sectors. NJRHA works directly with its owners & operators, partner with companies that feed the industry supply chain and collaborate with business organizations throughout the state and across the country.

Contact Information
  • Xadea Green
  • green@njrha.org
  • 609-599-3316
  • 126 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
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