Food Critic – Job Description

Food Critic – Non-Restaurant Positions

• Food critics may be independent reviewers, or they may be hired by particular publications to visit restaurants and write full reviews of the quality of the food and service.
• This is considered a mid-level position.
• A college degree in English, communications, or journalism, combined with formal culinary training, is usually the required or preferred level of education for this position.
• Food critics should have a passion for food, knowledge of the industry, and excellent writing skills.
• Certifications are not required to obtain employment.
• Some people use culinary certifications to become critics.
• There are no direct reports for this position.
• Critics may find employment with larger publications with a wider audience.