Post-secondary Program Food and Beverage Management - Programa de Gestión de Alimentos y Bebidas

If you aspire to create memorable experiences for dining guests and have the passion and drive to work hard to achieve results, then Centennial College´s Food and Beverage Management program is for you.

The Food and Beverage Management courses in this diploma program are designed to prepare you with the job skills needed for success in the field and the leadership skills needed for a progressive career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. This includes everything from the large multi-unit organizations to small independent operations that add up to a $70-billion industry in Canada and an even larger one around the world.

During this two-year hospitality program, you will learn in Centennial College´s restaurant, quick service cafe and event centre before you embark on a 14-week industry field placement with one of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts´ food and beverage partners.

You will also graduate with essential industry certifications (Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR) that make you even more employable in the restaurant industry, which is often said to be an extension of show biz. From dynamic staff to innovative menus, a modern restaurant experience is as much about the show as it is about the perfectly prepared food and flawlessly executed service. And, as a Food and Beverage Management program grad, you will play a crucial part in making it happen.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

Start Date:Fall, Winter, Summer

Semester 1
College Communication 1
General Education Elective
Introduction to Hospitality Operations
Beverage, Bar and Dining Room
Math for Hospitality
Food Safety, Smart Serve and First Aid
Culinary Skills
Theory of Food I

Semester 2
College Communication 2
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Human Resources
Restaurant Operations
Introduction to Computers (Online)
Introduction to Hospitality Accounting
Introduction to Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Principles of Hospitality Management

Semester 3
Menu Management and Design
Advanced Beverage Management
Principles of Food, Beverage and Labour Cost Controls
Career Preparation
Risk Management
Special Events Operations
Purchasing for the Commercial Kitchen

Semester 4
Food and Beverage Management Field Placement
General Education Elective
Career Capstone and Leadership

Restaurant Manager
Catering Manager
Food Entrepreneur
Food and Beverage Manager
Event Manager
Banquet Manager
Food and Beverage Director
Dining Room Manager