If you think of the food and hospitality industry, there are a few typical careers that probably come to mind: chef, waiter, bartender, barista… But if you’re looking for something a bit more out there, we’ve found 7 cool careers in the food industry that you might not have considered before. Let’s take a look.
Craft Brewer
If you’re looking for a career in an industry that is growing strong, craft brewing could be perfect. You could get hands-on and learn all about the brewing process and make your own beer, or be more involved in the marketing and distribution side.
If you want to learn more, check out the courses on offer from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, or have a go at a brewing course from TAFE QLD.
Food Lawyer
Yep, there really are lawyers out there for everything. Food lawyers can help advise companies that grow and sell food, work with chefs and restaurants, and advocate for workers in the industry.
If you’d like to know more about what a career as a food lawyer might look like, you can check out this article from National Geographic.
Food Stylist
If you have a sharp eye and get lots of comments on your Insta food snaps, you could consider a job as a food stylist. Restaurants and stores are keen to make their food look just as good as it tastes, which is where food stylists come in. There are opportunities for you to work freelance, or in-house for a restaurant or shop as part of their social media team.
There are even heaps of courses you can take to sharpen your skills.
Molecular Gastronomist
Molecular gastronomy is a blend of science and food used to create all kinds of weird and wonderful concoctions. You could make your start in this career by doing a cookery or food science course from a school like Le Cordon Bleu.
And if you really want to take your training to the next level, you could do something like the Hautes Études du Goût (Advanced Studies in Taste, Gastronomy and the Art of Fine Dining) programme in Paris.
Chocolatier
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocolatiers are the people responsible for creating the sweet treats we enjoy.
Many chocolatiers start out by taking a baking or patisserie course, commonly offered at lots of vocational institutions. But there are even courses you can take online too.
Cheesemaker
If you love cheese, why not learn how to make your own? As a cheesemaker you could be involved in creating, producing and selling cheese, or maybe even experimenting to create something new.
You can start out by taking a private class, then expand on your skills to become a Master of Cheese (no, really!).
Restaurant Designer
The look and feel of a restaurant can be nearly as important as the food – this is where restaurant designers come in. Experts in design, they plan the layout, colours, furniture, and more that goes into a restaurant.
To get a start in this career, you could consider a qualification in design, architecture, or even construction. You might also like to read up on the experience of four Australian restaurant designers on Good Food’s blog.
Find out more
If we have you thinking about a career in food, you can also check out our Job Spotlights to find out more about jobs and pathways to get you there.