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