I want to take charge.
When you go to a restaurant, you’re not just looking at the menu. You’re taking in the ambience, watching the flow of customers and employees, tuning in to the rhythm of the whole operation, even peeking into the kitchen. You know there’s more to it than just serving food. And if you’re willing to work for it, our Dallas Culinary Management programs, including our Culinary Management Bachelor of Science Degree, can open up a career in the business side of a demanding industry. At a time when consumers expect more choices than ever, you need to be equally adept in the kitchen and the front of the house. That means knowing how to manage people, control costs, and create harmony among the menu, the ambience, the staff, and the customers. You’ll be surrounded and inspired by other talented, creatively driven students. And you’ll be pushed, challenged, and, above all else, supported by experienced faculty* who are committed to your success.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
Degrees Offered
Associate of Applied Science in Restaurant & Catering Management
Associate of Applied Science in Restaurant & Catering Management
• Describe and perform business and operational tasks related to the culinary industry such as food and beverage purchasing, cost control, quality control, staff management, and marketing
• Demonstrate proficiency with accounting and financial management needs of the culinary industry
• Develop strong leadership and managerial skills
• Demonstrate a variety of cooking techniques that meet industry standards
• Analyze and plan for various dining room service needs including the execution of a food buffet
• Complete a business plan for a 100 seat restaurant and two catered events
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management
• Seek an entry-level skill position in the food service industry
• Identify, establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures which meet industry quality standards
• Demonstrate and articulate an awareness of the cross-cultural, moral, ethical and environmental issues in hospitality organizations and their relationship with all stakeholders
• Analyze the food and beverage cost-control cycle and accounting practices, and implement controls to manage, maintain and ensure profitability
• Prepare a variety of international recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards
• Apply standard Human Resource principles in regards to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff
• Create a business plan for a food service outlet or hospitality company
What Will I Study?
Give me a chance and I'll show what I can do.
Through our rigorous and well-rounded Culinary Management curriculum, you’ll explore both the front and the back of the house, as you become familiar with both traditional and emerging flavors from every corner of the world. You’ll study:
- Culinary Techniques
- Classical Techniques
- Hospitality Industry & Industry Trends
- Management by Menu
- Nutrition
- Purchasing and Controlling Costs
- Garde Manger
- Food and Beverage Management
- World Cuisine
- A la carte Kitchen
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning and Marketing
- Wine and Spirits Management
- Global Management in the Hospitality Industry
I'm looking for my proving ground.
At The Art Institutes system of schools, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Our Culinary Management degree programs are built on that creative foundation. It’s also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But we’ll support you along every step of your journey. That’s why we provide the mentoring and real-world experience you need to make your creativity marketable. We provide the mentoring and real-world experience it takes to prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field, along with opportunities to learn that go far beyond our kitchens and classrooms. You’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won’t be easy. In fact, it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
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