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Culinary Schools in the United States

With culinary schools in all 50 states and additional culinary education available online, you don't need to relocate unless you want to. Each state has its own special mixture of culture, cuisine, and locally grown agriculture that inspires the chefs and students who work and live there. If you're passionate about Maine lobster dishes, California cuisine, or any dish or state in between, you'll find a culinary school that is where you are or where you'd like to be.

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New Mexico Culinary Careers: From Executive Chef to Restaurant Manager

New Mexico's cost of living is in line with the national average, and the statewide unemployment rate has been slightly lower than the national rate. For the approximately 88,600 leisure and hospitality industry workers in New Mexico, culinary careers are most likely to be found in larger cities such as Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe.

Culinary arts schools prepare students in New Mexico for a range of culinary and hospitality careers, including positions as executive chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, caterers, and restaurant and hotel managers. According to Salary.com, executive chefs in Albuquerque earn between $44,099 and $98,593 annually. Restaurant managers in Albuquerque may expect to earn between $27,964 and $59,786, based upon experience and restaurant.

No chef training school can guarantee a particular career or salary, but restaurant hiring managers often prefer to see formal training on a chef's resume, particularly for managerial positions such as executive chef.

New Mexico Culinary Options Please Both Locals and Tourists

Another option for potential chefs and restaurant and hotel management workers in New Mexico is the state's tourist attractions, including ski and spa destinations such as Taos. The city of Taos boasts over 50 restaurants, serving cuisines ranging from green chile burgers to buffalo steak. Salary.com reports that executive chefs in Santa Fe earn between $44,238 and $98,904 annually.

Visitors and residents in New Mexico crave local favorites, such as tamales, enchiladas, chile rellenos and posole. New Mexico's creative culinary arts industry draws students into local schools to learn the range of techniques necessary for the state's restaurants.