In Fall 2023, more than 8,500 students were enrolled in Escoffier’s programs.* As one of the most-recognized names in the industry, Escoffier has a national reach and career services.
This means you can get started in the food business with the skills you need, whether it’s working in a fine dining restaurant, starting your own food truck or restaurant, or pursuing an alternative “foodie” career.
*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).”
No matter your path, Escoffier teaches critical skills for success, including:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cooking methods, knife skills, seasoning, pastry techniques, plating, and flavor profiles
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Get “real world” experience during an industry externship in a professional kitchen
BUSINESS SKILLS
Understanding profit and loss, writing business plans, and managing restaurant operations
The Essential Culinary Career Survey
The Essential Culinary Career Survey
What's your ideal culinary career: Fine dining? Your own restaurant? Pastry? Get our self-evaluation survey to find out!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy guide: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
Watch Culinary Arts student Cage S. share his experience*
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy workbook: Career options, academic plans, financing your education, and more.