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Careers in Hospitality, Food & Wellness

CAREER PATHS · INDUSTRY

See every level in Hospitality, Food & Wellness, from student to executive: the jobs, typical pay, and the steps to move up. Tell us where you are now and where you want to go.

1. Student

Still in school

Jobs: Senior High student

  1. 1
    FI · K–12FI Online Senior HighSelf-Paced from ₱51,480 a year · Live Online available
  2. 2
    Outside FISenior High strand: TVL – Home Economics
  3. 3
    FI · Free courseHospitality Service Introduction₱0 · start today
  4. 4
    Outside FIA college degree, if the job you want needs one (see the notes in each level)

2. Starting out

No work experienceStarting pay, usually at the lower end of entry level

Jobs: F&B Attendant · Kitchen Helper · Salon Assistant

  1. 1
    FI · Short courseFood & Beverage Service Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  2. 2
    FI · Short courseFront Office Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseHousekeeping Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000

3. Entry level

0–2 years₱15,000–₱30,000 a month

Jobs: Front Desk Agent · Waiter · Cook · Beauty Therapist

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaFront Office Operations720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaCommercial Cookery720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaBeauty Therapy720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  4. 4
    FI · CertificationCertification: Hospitality Service8 modules + exam · ₱8,500
  5. 5
    Outside FISome jobs ask for TESDA NC II (e.g. Cookery, Food & Beverage Services)

4. Mid level / Supervisor

3–5 years₱30,000–₱60,000 a month

Jobs: Supervisor · Chef de Partie · Spa Supervisor

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaGuest Service Excellence720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaFood Safety & Kitchen Operations720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaSupervisory Skills720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  4. 4

5. Senior / Manager

6–10 years₱60,000–₱150,000 a month

Jobs: Restaurant Manager · Front Office Manager · Spa Manager

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaCafe & Restaurant Operations720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaSpa & Wellness Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · PathwayETEEAP: earn a college degree from your experience (5+ years)₱8,500 FI fee · university fees separate

6. Executive

10+ yearsAbove the senior range; varies widely by company

Jobs: Hotel General Manager · F&B Director

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaHotel & Hospitality Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaStrategic Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

Changing careers into Hospitality, Food & Wellness

Good for people with customer-facing experience. Start with the free course, take the starting-level courses, and use PEDAP if your past work is related. Most career changers then apply at entry level and move up faster because of their experience.

  1. 1
    FI · Free courseHospitality Service Introduction₱0 · start today
  2. 2
    FI · Short courseFood & Beverage Service Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseFront Office Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Short courseHousekeeping Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  5. 5
  6. 6
    Outside FIUpdate your CV in My FI to show your new FI credentials

Starting your own business

Idea: Food business, catering, salon or short-term rental. Learn the trade first, then the business side: planning, registration, pricing and managing money.

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaCatering Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaShort-Term Rental Operations720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseStarting a Small Business24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Short courseBusiness Plan Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  5. 5
    FI · Professional DiplomaSmall Business Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  6. 6
    FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Registration & Licensing Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  7. 7
    Outside FIRegister your business: DTI (sole proprietor) or SEC, barangay and mayor's permit, BIR

Ways to work

Full-timeHotels, resorts, restaurants, salons – here and abroad.
Part-timePart-time and event work is very common.
RemoteMostly on-site; travel booking and reservations can be remote.

Salary guide (Philippines, monthly)

Each level shows a general range for the Philippines. Examples for this industry:

  • General Manager: about ₱85,000 (ph.jobstreet.com)

Sources: public 2026 salary guides (multiplymii.com for the general ranges; others as named). Pay depends on the employer, city, licence and experience. Overseas jobs, for example in the Middle East, usually pay more. This is a guide, not a job offer.

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