Program Description 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.
Are you an international student? If so please note that you will not be eligible for your post-graduation work permit if you take a semester off from your learning. Always talk to our Student Advisor before planning your time with us. We want you to enjoy your entire experience and are here to help you with your learning journey.
Program Highlights:
Industry-experienced faculty members lead you through experiential learning opportunities. The program is facilitated from Centennial College's Progress Campus, which includes new state-of-the-art facilities such as a restaurant, cafe, four operational hotel suites and culinary and bake labs that serve as learning environments. The amount of hands-on experience you receive puts you at an advantage once you graduate.
It’s Your Shift Training and Awareness Program:
The program includes an innovative industry training and awareness certification – It’s Your Shift. The certification equips students with the crucial knowledge and provides current resources focused on sexual harassment prevention and safe practices for intervention as frontline workers or managers. It will support graduates as they enter the hospitality industry to become leaders for the prevention of sexual harassment and contribute to the evolution of safe and welcoming work environments.
