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

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

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

You'll also graduate with essential industry certifications (Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR) that will 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. As a Food and Beverage Management program grad, you'll play a crucial part in making it happen.

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.

Career Outlook

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

Education Pathways

Graduates of this Food and Beverage Management program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning completed at Centennial College.