Hospitality Management

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level management positions or career advancement in the diverse and dynamic hospitality industry. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in core operational areas critical for success in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and related tourism enterprises. Students will develop essential skills in business, customer service, operations, and management, along with specialized knowledge in hospitality-specific domains.

Students will be able to apply fundamental operational procedures for key functional areas of hospitality businesses, including Front Office, Food and Beverage Service, and Housekeeping, utilizing industry-standard technologies

Students will demonstrate effective professional communication and superior guest service strategies to handle diverse guest interactions, resolve service recovery issues, and foster positive guest relationships.

Students will analyze basic financial statements and operational data relevant to hospitality management, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding cost control, revenue management, and profitability.

An estimated 10 students per year

Hospitality is the main economic driver of our district. Employers are consistently seeking trained personnel and employees can benefit financially from training. We currently offer Culinary Arts Management certificates and degrees and need to expand that to hospitality to meet employer demand.

Students will complete courses in Business, Economics, Culinary, and Hospitality. Eventually there will be 3 tracks for the program- Lodging, Foodservice, and Wine Studies