This course covers the basics of beverage management for hotels, restaurants, and bars. Topics covered will include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production methods and proper service, creation of beverage lists, costing, bar design and equipment, principles in equity hiring, sustainable business practices, management, and the fundamentals of mixology.
Through lectures and industry guest speakers this class explores the fundamentals of what it takes to start a food business such as a food truck, pop up, or brick and mortar restaurant. Topics covered include components of a business plan, lease or purchase negotiations, design and build out of a space, staffing, permits and licenses, how to plan for profitability and more.
A comprehensive examination of the hospitality industry, including lodging, restaurants, recreation, meeting, conventions, special events and the travel and tourism sectors. Emphasis on organizational structures, departments, job classifications, and career paths within each sector. Lecture and discussions are enhanced by industry guest speakers.
An introduction to the meetings, conventions and special events industry. Topics include types of meetings, conventions and events, the necessary steps needed to plan a successful meeting or event from site selection, budgeting, space usage, food and beverage, and security to wrap-up.
Students interested in pursuing a career in hotels will learn about a variety of different career paths, including the following: front office, event planning, human resources, concierge, night auditor, sales and marketing, housekeeping, and food and beverage. This class also focuses on principles of hotel management and the importance of revenue management, social media marketing, reputation management, Smith Travel Report, financial statements, sustainability, and community engagement.
Focus on front-of-house restaurant operations and dining service, management and equity issues, restaurant trends, and cost controls. A key component of the course is intensive hands-on training in our fine dining restaurant.
Focus on food service operations such as management, cost control for cafeterias and quick service business models. A key component of the course is intensive hands-on training in the two college food service outlets: the cafeteria and quick service outlets.
Focus on food service operations such as management, cost control for cafeterias and quick service business models. A key component of the course is intensive hands-on training in the two college food service outlets: the cafeteria and quick service outlets.
Focus on front-of-house restaurant operations and dining service, management and equity issues, restaurant trends, and cost controls. A key component of the course is intensive hands-on training in our fine dining restaurant.
A comprehensive examination of the hospitality industry, including lodging, restaurants, recreation, meeting, conventions, special events and the travel and tourism sectors. Emphasis on organizational structures, departments, job classifications, and career paths within each sector. Lecture and discussions are enhanced by industry guest speakers.