Restaurant Management - Certificate (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 346
For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430.
The Restaurant Management certificate introduces students to management techniques and administrative practices and procedures of the restaurant and food service industry. Individuals completing this certificate are qualified for entry- to mid-level management positions within the industry. This certificate focuses on the following areas of study: sanitation and safety, nutrition, food purchasing, food and beverage cost control, human resource management, beverage management, and knowledge of beverage varieties, marketing, principles of business, catering management, and dining room management services. This certificate includes 120 hours of hands-on laboratory experience and a 300-hour internship in industry.
A graduate should be able to
- Apply foundational management principles to perform effectively in entry-level and mid-level roles within the hospitality industry.
- Analyze and monitor cost-control systems and interpret basic financial data to support sound operational decision-making.
- Evaluate and resolve managerial challenges by using structured problem-solving strategies relevant to hospitality and tourism operations.
- Demonstrate and practice introductory supervisory techniques by implementing core human-resource management functions (e.g., scheduling, training, performance feedback).
- Interpret and adhere to legal requirements, ethical standards, and service expectations established by the hospitality industry.
Suggested Semester 1
| HMGT 101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| CMGT 121 | Foodservice Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| HMGT 260 | Fundamentals of Wines, Spirits, and Beers | 3 |
| HMGT 286 | Dining Room Service and Operations Lab | 3 |
Suggested Semester 2
| HMGT 225 | Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control | 3 |
| HMGT 250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 |
| HMGT 263 | Catering Management | 3 |
| HMGT 299 | Hospitality Management Internship | 3 |