Give someone the taste of a new flavor, the relaxation of a massage, the answer to computer problems, or the joy of a dream wedding. In the South Central Kentucky, there are a number of diverse businesses looking for your skills, including many locally owned or dedicated to the growing tourism in the region, where you can gain the experience to take charge of your career and move up in your pathway.
Top 10 Highest Demand Positions In Hospitality
( South Central Kentucky )
- Combined Food Preparation/Serving Worker (Including Fast Food)
Minimum Required Education: OJT Average Annual Salary: $19,200
- Waiter/Waitress
Minimum Required Education: OJT Average Annual Salary: $19,300
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop
Minimum Required Education: OJT Average Annual Salary: $19,900
- Childcare Worker
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/OJT/STT Average Annual Salary: $19,900
- Food Preparation Worker
Minimum Required Education: OJT Average Annual Salary: $21,600
- Cook (Restaurant)
Minimum Required Education: OJT
Average Annual Salary: $22,500
- Cook (Institution and Cafeteria)
Minimum Required Education: OJT Average Annual Salary: $24,200
- Personal Care Aides
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/OJT/STT Average Annual Salary: $25,500
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation/Serving Worker
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/PWE Average Annual Salary: $28,900
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Worker
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/PWE Average Annual Salary: $35,800
Data Source Chumra JobsEQ®
Hospitality in South Central Kentucky
Hospitality Career Pathway

Marketing Director
Meeting, Convention & Event Planner
Social & Community
Service Manager
Human Resources
Information Technology
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$44,500 – $100,000
Executive Chef
Pastry Chef
Restaurant Manager
Events Planner
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$30,000 – $90,000
Sous Chef
Maintenance Technician
Spa Services
Golf Course Maintenance
Executive Housekeeper
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$18,000 – $50,000
Bartender Helper
Dishwasher
Desk Clerk
Hosts/Hostesses
Server
Maid/Housekeeper
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$17,000 – $22,000
By the Numbers
Numbers based on 1,277 seniors in the Spring 2019 graduating class.
%
Graduated with an industry credential
%
Graduated with a career preparatory of completer program
%
Graduated with 6 or more post-secondary credits.
Resources
Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational certifications. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.
Career Pathways Offered at Area High Schools:
- Agri-biotechnology (Warren Central)
- Animal Science Systems (Greenwood, Warren Central, Warren East, South Warren)
- Culinary & Food Services (Bowling Green, Warren East, South Warren, Warren Central)
- Food Science & Processing Systems (Warren Central)
- Horticulture & Plant Science (Greenwood, South Warren, Warren Central, Warren East)
- Hospitality Services (Warren East)
- Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism (Warren Central, Greenwood)
Get In Touch
For more information about how you can get involved with our talent initiatives, please email or call:
Meredith Rozanski, COO
meredith@bgchamber.com
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
270-781-3200