Ristorazione: occupazione in salita

Catering: employment on the rise

In 2024, the sector recorded a +5% increase in employment compared to 2023. There are approximately 1.5 million people employed in restaurants, bars, catering and canteens; employees exceed 1.1 million , +6.7% on an annual basis. The turnover reached 83 billion euros , a sign of a market that has returned to stability and expansion.

Most requested figures

  • Chef de partie with a solid foundation in Italian cuisine.

  • Pastry chefs capable of working with whipped cream, viennese pastries and plated desserts.

  • Profiles that know costs, HACCP and team management.

Those who possess these skills enter earlier and grow faster, especially in fine-dining establishments, 4-5 star hotels and excellent pastry shops.

Train at Congusto Institute in Milan

Main courses

  1. Professional Chef Course

  2. Professional Pastry Course

  3. Bread Making Course

  4. Master Food & Beverage Management

Strengths of the Congusto Courses

  • Laboratories equipped with modern techniques.

  • Award-winning chef and pastry chef teachers.

  • Guaranteed internships in over 200 starred restaurants, relais and prestigious hotels.

  • Career Service with interview simulations, job days and direct contact with recruiters.

Why sign up now?

  • Take advantage of special promotions and discounts
  • You secure your place in class for September (limited number of classes)
  • Demand for qualified personnel is growing both in Italy and abroad
  • EQF professional qualification valid and usable throughout Europe
  • Network that facilitates immediate entry into top-level structures

Contact the Congusto Institute Admissions Office by calling +39 02 89785801, or write to info@congusto.com.

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