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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.
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.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| FSM 111 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| FSM 113 | Dining Room Operations | 3 |
| FSM 114 | Food Standards and Sanitation | 2 |
| FSM 115 | Menu Planning | 3 |
| FSM 211 | Purchasing and Storage | 3 |
| FSM 212 | Hospitality Supervision | 3 |
| FSM 214 | Hospitality Operations Analysis | 3 |
| FSM 215 | Restaurant Layout and Equipment | 3 |
| FSM 230 | Hospitality Law and Risk Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
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.