Career Services
We have an entire department dedicated to helping you launch your career! From the beginning of your education to after graduation, our team will help you with internships, part-time, or full-time jobs. The services they provide include, but aren’t limited to:
- Résumé writing techniques
- Cover letter critique
- Mock interviews
- Quarterly internship/career fairs
- Salary negotiation strategies
- Knowledge of industry trends
- Web site for job boards
- Networking organizations
- Excellent professional contacts
- Portfolio review
- Referral assistance
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Associations
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale departmental staff prides itself on the exclusive relationships built within the professional community. A few organizations we are associated with are:
- World Association of Chefs Societies
- National Restaurant Association
- Florida Restaurant Association
- American Culinary Federation
- American Institute of Wine & Food
Who Hires Our Graduates?
Here is a list of industries and types of institutions who have offered employment to our students and graduates:
- restaurants
- hotels
- resorts
- yacht clubs
- country clubs
- colleges
- contract dining
Employers
Here is a list of companies who have offered employment to our students and graduates:
- Johnny V's
- Mark's Las Olas
- 15th Street Fisheries
- Fish A Restaurant
- Capital Grille
- Seasons 52
- P.F. Changs
- China Grill
- Grand Lux
- Benihana
- Cafe Vico Sublime
- Cafe Maxx
- Silver Lining In-Flight Catering
- Hugh's Catering
- Riverside Hotel
- Marriott Harbor Beach
- 3030 @ Marriott
- Luxury Resorts Hyatt Regency Pier 66
- Westin Diplomat
Entry-Level Positions
- line cooks
- pantry cooks
- pastry cooks
- assistant managers
Internships
Here is a list of companies who have offered internships to our students:
- Marriott Harbor Beach
- Hyatt Regency Pier 66
- Westin Diplomat
- China Grill
- 15th Street Fisheries
- Riverside Hotel
- Nova Southeastern University
