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Culinary Arts in Missouri: Kansas City Barbecue, Chef Training, and Much More


Kansas City, Missouri is a city serious about its barbecue. The Kansas City Barbeque Society boasts 6,000 members worldwide and claims to be the largest organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts in the United States.

Culinary School Graduates Drawn to Larger Missouri Cities

If you're considering enrollment in a restaurant management or culinary arts program in Missouri, you may find the greatest career prospects upon graduation in larger cities such as Kansas City and St. Louis. In addition to the many fine restaurants in these cities, the areas wide range of local casinos provide jobs for sous chefs, pastry chefs, executive chefs, restaurant managers, and banquet managers.

According to Salary.com, executive chefs in St. Louis casinos may earn anywhere between $55,066 and $127,232 annually. Casino line cooks in the area earn $24,200 on average, while catering directors earn an average of $54,400. While no culinary arts or restaurant management training program can guarantee a particular salary, human resources departments and hiring managers often look for candidates who possess a quality education and/or extensive chef training.