Harper College

Food Service Management Certificate

Customers are served at a restaurant cafe.

Get training needed for food service management positions

Food Service Management Careers



Job Titles: General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Shift Managers, Front of the House Managers, Food and Beverage Managers, Kitchen Managers, Bar Managers, Banquet Managers. To learn more, see the Food Service Managers career profile.

Get ready to begin a career in food service management by completing this certificate program. This program will prepare you for full-time employment in a management role within the food service industry.

Classes include introduction to the hospitality industry, dining room operations, food standards and sanitation, restaurant layout and equipment, purchasing and storage, hospitality supervision, hospitality law and risk management, menu planning and more. All courses are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are experts in their fields.

By completing additional coursework, you can earn an AAS Degree in Hospitality Management.

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Certificate program requirements

This is a 26 credit-hour certificate program designed for people wanting to upgrade their management skills enabling them to assume more responsible positions. Upon completion of this program, students may also be awarded a Management Development Diploma by the National Restaurant Association. Contact the Hospitality Management coordinator for details.

Program Requirements

Related programs

Students interested in hospitality management may also be interested in:

For more information about food service management courses, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.

Last Updated: 9/30/26