Posted by Gerard on June 09, 1997 at 02:50:06:
In Reply to: Planning for small deli/foodshop posted by Bob Hablutzel on June 05, 1997 at 22:11:20:
: Hi folks -
: I suppose I am in danger of being a cliche, but I
: have been working in my current field (computers) for
: almost twenty years and am starting to plan an exit. I
: enjoy and have some small talent at cooking, and am
: considering opening a deli/food store (high end) as the
: next career. I am giving myself several years (3-5) to
: put together the money, know-how, and training to pull
: this off; however I can't realistically drop everything
: and go back to school full time.
: Suggestions on how to get started? I live near a
: university (U-New Hampshire) with a hospitality
: management program; is that worth looking into? How does
: one go about learning what licenses/training are
: required by the government? How does one go about
: estimating equipment, required stocks, etc? Is this all
: just a pipe dream?
: Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
: Thanks,
: Bob
Get a job is a deli or whatever field you want to go into, there isn't a school in the world that can teach you the ins n outs like a good deli man. Besides it will give you a living at the same time instead of you giving a school a living.
You need a gregarious personality for deli work, try a supermkt to break in, if the customers drive you nuts its not your game.