Employability of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management Graduates of the University of Rizal System – Antipolo Campus, SY 2014–2016: A Tracer Study

This study aimed to determine the employability of the graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management program at the University of Rizal System Antipolo Campus for School Years 2014–2016. A total of 64 out of 110 graduates were purposively selected. This descriptive research utilized the CHED Graduate Tracer Survey (GTS) questionnaire checklist. The study revealed that in terms of civil status and sex, single females outnumbered males. All respondents were from Region IV-A, with the majority residing in the city. Most respondents took the course for career advancement. The graduates were successfully employed, with most acquiring regular employment status. Their initial job positions were mostly as food attendants, and some worked in hotels—roles aligned with the hotel and restaurant industry, particularly as laborers and skilled workers. Most were employed locally and obtained their first job within a year after graduation. A common reason for staying in their jobs was that the work matched their special skills. Most respondents confirmed that their current job is related to their college course. The main reason for accepting and changing their first job was its relevance to their skills. A majority acquired their first job through friends' recommendations. In terms of work tenure, most stayed in their jobs for 1–2 years or 3–4 years. Their current positions were professional, technical, or supervisory. The majority worked within their field of specialization, with starting gross monthly earnings ranging from ₱5,000 to less than ₱10,000. Communication, human relations, and entrepreneurship were the most useful skills gained in college.