In conversation with ... Krysta Oben, who works at Cowbell Restaurant as the FOH (front of house) manager.

Toronto is a city of foodies. It’s almost impossible to live here and not hear about great new restaurants that keep opening all the time or read the newest menu at your fave place and see a dish that’s following the latest trend. The daily papers, the weeklies and the magazines breathlessly cover new food trend stories — everything from the quest to find the best burger in the city to selecting the perfect local brew. In a city where raw fish wrapped in dried seaweed is practically a staple food for young adults, cooking offers some rewarding and creative opportunities.

In conversation with ... Hailey Comet who used to work as a bartender in Toronto (She says, “I still bartend the odd time here and there but I haven't been doing it regularly since December, 2011. Before that, I worked at a local family restaurant, Beach Bird, and also at a local bar in the beaches, My Place in the Beach. That was throughout my last year of school as well as a year I took off. I'm now working in a software firm.)

It’s still spring but summer will be here any month now. But instead of relaxing you, the thought of summer causes some major anxiety. Why? Because you know you won’t be able to fully enjoy it because ... because you still don't have a job. You had some brilliant ideas that didn't pan out and now you're ready to look beyond your usual choices and try the service industry. And there’s no shame in that – what better way to get some fantastic customer service skills, expand your network and make killer tips. Restaurants and bars are almost always hiring.

In the new work world, adaptability is the name of the game.