Course Description

Program Description As a cook, server, or owner there is no better feeling than seeing a customer leave with a smiling face. In fact, that smile is what the food service industry is all about. If you take pride in your work in and around the kitchen, Fanshawe's Food and Beverage Management (Co-op) program can help you find a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment. The program will show you what it takes to operate a successful restaurant, deli, or catering service. You'll get plenty of hands-on experience at Saffron's, Fanshawe's casual/fine dining restaurant, as well as Olive Oyle's, a popular, fast-paced deli on campus. Also, you'll explore how accounting, cost control, and marketing contribute to a successful food service operation. Finally, our co-op placement will ensure that by the time you graduate, you will have the right combination of business know-how and practical training that employers in the food service industry are searching for. You can look forward to a career in a variety of environments, from hotel food and beverage departments to fast food outlets and even restaurant owners. Also, depending on your experience, you can enjoy a position as a kitchen supervisor, department head, or others as you wish.

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