There is a high demand for skilled personnel in this field as the industry is developing rapidly. Food and beverages represents one of the core components of tourist spend. To meet the government ambitious growth plan the tourism industry will need approximately 497,000 additional workers and 17 per cent estimated job vacancies that need to be filled in the Food & Beverage service area. This is recognised globally as a huge growth area and there is a need for properly trained personnel at all levels. This will provide a structured career path and career guidance for individuals and organizations alike. Having a suitably skilled workforce will position Malaysia as a centre of excellence in the region and help towards inward investment in the country.

The experts in this field can also pursue careers in other industries in Malaysia or internationally that have any food preparation and production establishment. They also can be exported to the international market due to the increasing need of experts in this field. The demand for qualified and experienced Food Preparation and Production operation personnel is important as of now and may increase in the near future.