Hospitality Management - Restaurant and Catering Programs in Canada
Posted by Jason White on Monday, May 12, 2014
Under: College Education
Restaurant and catering is one of the many career options that
hospitality industry offers. But the growth and potential of this
specific sector shouldn't be underestimated. This sector is anticipated
to employ 1.95 million people by 2015, as per the Canadian Tourism Human
Resource Council (CTHRC).
Those engaged in restaurant and catering management are expected to
oversee restaurant operations, kitchen coordination, food preparation,
bartending, menu management and safety, hygiene and sanitation while ensuring impeccable customer service.
Individuals interested in building a career in food and beverages sector
need to study hospitality management in restaurant and catering after
completing their secondary education. There are a number of hospitality
management programs available in Canada. Unfortunately, not all are
accredited. Most programs do not offer hands-on experience in real world
settings, which is an essential requirement for seeking employment
after course completion.
Centennial College's two-year restaurant and catering diploma program is
not only accredited by UNWTO TedQual but also incorporates
two-days-a-week placement at a hotel or restaurant. This gives students
the practical experience to complement the theory learned in the class.
What Will Students Learn?
Restaurant and catering management is more about handling back-end
operations. The students study a wide range of hospitality courses. The
program content includes:
- Basic: Practical Math for Hospitality, Hospitality Accounting
- Food Production: Theory of Food, Quantity Food Production, Food Production – Practical Supervision, Cuisines of Diverse Cultures, Menu Management and Design
- Restaurant Operations: Human Resources Planning, Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene, Purchasing for Commercial Kitchen, Dining Room Management, Hospitality Managerial Accounting, Principles of Food, Beverage and Labour Cost Controls, Supervisory Practices for Kitchen Manager, Marketing Strategies
- Other: Customer Service, Hospitality Industry Issues
Students learn about all aspects of a restaurant and catering business,
including food production, accounting, human resources, operations,
marketing, purchasing, cost control and supervising. They also earn
certifications in the Smart Serve and the National Sanitation Training.
Hands-on Experience
The college has an on-campus student training restaurant and lab
practice facilities. Apart from this, they will also gain hands-on
experience with some of the Canada's largest restaurant companies
through two-days-a-week industry field placement component. This gives
students opportunities to develop relevant networks. Many of the
students are hired by the program's business partners during or after
course completion.
The program graduates can pursue their careers and seek employment with
restaurants, hotels, catering companies, resorts, cruise lines and other
similar establishments. They can also apply their credit rewards earned
during this program towards further studies and apply for advanced
programs in hospitality management – restaurant and catering with
associated universities, institutes and professional associations.
Who are eligible for this program?
Students who have completed their secondary education can apply for this
program. They will need to submit an application form along with a copy
of secondary school diploma certificate and a proof of English
proficiency (scores of English Grade 12 C or University of equivalent).
Students currently in high school can also apply for this program. Their
midterm and final term scores will be automatically transmitted to the
college.
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