The Hospitality Academy at Hampton Bays
HOSPITALITY - Where warmth and sincerity meet to create a fulfilling experience and lasting positive feeling.
The cornerstone of "enlightened hospitality" according to legendary restaurateur, Danny Meyer, centers around hiring great employees. Amazing staff translates directly into exceptional experiences for guests. On Long Island , the talent shortage in the hospitality has created a 61 percent increase in the number of job openings across the region. The competition for a skilled workforce is intense and a pool of committed candidates is critical for the future of the hospitality economy across the East End.
The Hospitality Academy at Hampton Bays is an educational and interactive job training series that is designed to prepare participants for a multitude of career development and opportunities in the hospitality sector. Establishing and nurturing a committed work force dedicated to cultivating and providing genuine hospitality will ensure that visitors and residents enjoy truly memorable and experiences.
The Academy includes traditional classroom instruction, hands-on project-based learning, and engagement with leaders in the field and culminates in a Job Fair on March 28, 2026. The Academy is free-of-charge to participants, ages 18 and older. Dinner is included at each session from 5:30 p.m. and classes run from 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. Childcare is provided at no additional charge and Spanish-language translation is available. The program includes the following:
Open House Reception & Information Session
Hampton Bays High School
88 Argonne Road East
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CLICK HERE to apply for the the 2026 Hospitality Academy at Hampton Bays.
Applications are due by Wednesday, February 18 and acceptances will be communicated by Friday, February 20.
Thursday, February 12 - Open House & Information Session
Wednesday, February 18 - Application Submission Deadline
Tuesday, February 24 - Registration, Introduction and Orientation
Thursday, February 26 - The Hospitality & Service Industry
Tuesday, March 3 - The Plethora of Hospitality & Tourism Careers
Thursday, March 5 - The Guest Experience Journey
Tuesday, March 10 - Food & Beverage / Front of the House
Thursday, March 12 - Long Island as a Global Destination
Tuesday, March 17 - Food & Beverage / Back of the House
Thursday, March 19 - Lodging & Operations
Tuesday, March 24 -Human Resources & Hospitality Professionalism
Thursday, March 26 - Resume Preparation for the Hospitality Job, Interview Scenarios and Graduation
Saturday, March 28 - Job and Career Fair, 9:00am
Hospitality & Tourism Job and Career Fair
Saturday, March 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hampton Bays High School
88 Argonne Road E, Hampton Bays
CLICK HERE if you are an East End hospitality business interested in participating in the March 28 Job Fair.
Please email hospitalityacademy@hbschools.us with any questions or call (631) 723-2100, ext. 5106
Funding for the Hospitality Academy at Hampton Bays is provided by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs
