Upon graduation, my advice is to take a job with a chef willing to teach you and with a reputation of mentoring other chefs. Usually such jobs pay less money, but will better help you to build your career. TAKE THE HIT TO YOUR POCKETBOOK. You will thank me for this advice if you follow it effectively. It is more important that you learn new skills on the job and hone your tools in the kitchen before you try to take on a lot of responsibility. I've seen a lot of young chefs with all the potential in the world burn themselves out by trying to climb the ladder too quickly, by taking on their own restaurant before they were ready. Take your time!