Overview
The Food Service Management Certificate provides the skills needed to manage food service operations, by gaining proficiency in food sanitation and safety, food service cost control management, and food operations purchasing and layout content.
Other transferable skills gained through this certificate include customer service, decision-making, persuasion, and management of resources.
Students who successfully complete the certificate will receive the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Institute ServSafe certification.
Related Programs
Culinary Arts (CUL)Pastry Arts (PAS)Hospitality Management (HOSP)Event Planning Certificate (EPC)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Manage or supervise in a variety of hospitality venues (hotels and resorts, food and beverage, catering and events, amusement parks)
- Perform daily duties in operations, food and beverage, and events/theme parks
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Food and Beverage Supervisor
- Assistant Manager, Theme Park Operations
Graduate Employment Outlook
Excellent. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities in hospitality and leisure fields will grow by 18 percent through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
$18/hr to $21/hr
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Food Service Management Certificate (FSMC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRM 100 | Hospitality Careers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CUL 115 | Food Service Sanitation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| HRM 110 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 130 | Food and Beverage Division Management | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 9 | 0 | 9 | |