Culinary & Restaurant Management Certificate

Courses

• International cuisine & culinary basics
• Pastry & bakery making
• Oenology
• Mixology
• Events catering and operations management

Description

In this module, students will acquire basic techniques of baking, pastry-making, and cooking. They will also acquire the knowledge needed to work in a banqueting service, both in terms of service and cooking. In the practical courses, the emphasis will be on developing an entrepreneurship mindset along with practical skills. In addition, during the mixology and oenology courses, students will learn the basics of wine and alcoholic beverage knowledge, as well as sensory analysis and cocktail creation. By the end of this module, students will have specific knowledge and practical skills in cooking, service and beverages.

Courses

• Fine dining cuisine at the Berceau des Sens
• Fine dining restaurant at the Berceau des Sens
• Bistronomic cuisine at the 1893
• Culinary R&D Design Lab
• Service quality & Design

Courses

• Developing entrepreneurial projects
• Leadership and team management
• Performance & HR management
• Fundamentals of F&B operations
• Fundamentals of sustainable business

Description

In this module, students will acquire strategic leadership and management competencies essential for success in the F&B industry. They will be equipped with key business tools and theories to manage and lead entrepreneurial projects by applying sustainable practices that foster an entrepreneurship-responsible mindset. This module will enable students to discover human resource management strategies so that they are better equipped with innovative approaches to lead and inspire people. By the end of this module, students will possess the requisite skills for proficiently crafting entrepreneurial projects, complemented by essential competencies in people management.

Courses

• Marketing basics for the F&B industry
• Digital marketing and branding strategy
• Market analysis and consumer behavior

Description

In this module, students will acquire a strong foundation in F&B marketing essentials. They will be equipped to navigate the multiple challenges of marketing within the industry. They will develop and execute effective digital marketing strategies and will gain knowledge to analyse market and consumer behavior. Students will gain knowledge of strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and the intricacies of brand strategy. By the end of this module, students will have acquired the competencies for success in promoting and positioning F&B businesses in a competitive market landscape.

Courses

• Food & Beverage Cost control
• Finance in F&B
• Financial basics for small business owners

Description

In this module, students will acquire financial management competencies in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. Students will gain knowledge on optimization and inventory management, covering specific knowledge such as menu design, pricing, and marketing strategies. They will also acquire budgeting, financial analysis, and securing funding competencies. By the end of the module, students will be well-equipped to make informed financial decisions, ensuring the profitability of F&B establishments.

Courses

• Business Plan
• Concept creation
• Business tools for the F&B industry

Description

In this module, students will learn the various stages of designing, establishing, and defending a business plan. A mixture of theory, interactive workshops and coaching sessions will equip students with the skills and methods needed to identify business ideas and assess their feasibility. Students will work collaboratively to develop a business plan, that they will run and operate in an event at the end of the program. By the end of this module, they will have acquired a systematic and hands-on knowledge of business planning in relation to the development of a concept.