New York is considered to be the Hospitality and Culinary Capital of the World. In New York City alone, there are over 200 hotels and 23,000 restaurants as well as countless universities, yacht and professional clubs, two airports, a cruise line terminal, who all provide excellent career opportunities.  People from all over the world compete for employment throughout the NY Metro Area and Monroe has an extensive network of relationships in the local hospitality industry.

Professionals in the Culinary Arts require specialized training so they can become expert in both front and back-of-the-house.  The food service industry includes restaurants, corporate dining, institutional settings, cruise and airline catering, private chef and consulting companies.