Are you working as a cook and would like to move up the ranks? This specialization program will provide you with the necessary skills to access management positions in the restaurant services industry.
Admission
June 2 to August 15
Course start date
September
Duration
8 months part-time (180 h)
Format
Hybrid (online and in-person)
Schedule
Part-time
Language of instruction
French
Compulsory internships
No
Diploma
Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
Overview
From cost control to team management to procurement, this program will teach you how to maximize every aspect of your kitchen to improve efficiency and performance.
Program key elements
- Part-time specialization program for culinary professionals
- Hybrid format, with online and in-person courses
- Individual coaching and mentoring
- Experienced and passionate instructors
Take control of both your resources and career!
What you will learn
Efficiency, performance, profitability
Program structure and courses
Duration and schedule
- Program starting in the fall
- Spread over 2 sessions, part-time
- Includes a total of 180 hours of coursework, including 4 to 6 in-person classes for each of the 4 courses (usually offered on Mondays at the ITHQ) and 84 hours of distance learning, offered in the form of coaching
Course dates
Courses | Dates |
---|---|
Choix de technologies culinaires pour son milieu | Fall 2024 Starting September 16 |
Contrôle des coûts et des achats en restauration | Fall 2024 Starting September 16 |
Gestion d’une équipe de travail en restauration | Winter 2025 |
Dynamique et points critiques d’une salle à manger | Winter 2025 |
Diploma
Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) in Gestion de Restaurant recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur
Admission
Admission application periods
Admission requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must meet one of these criteria:
- Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Cuisine or equivalent training outside Québec, OR
- Hold a Secondary School Diploma (SSD), an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS) or training deemed sufficient AND have accumulated at least 2 000 hours of recent cooking work experience, specifically in the food processing sector
You must also:
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written French: refer to the Required language proficiency page for more details.
Required documents
General documents
- Birth certificate
Application based on studies
- Transcript (achievement record) of the DVS in Cuisine
- Diploma obtained in Québec
Application based on relevant work experience
- Secondary school or post-secondary transcript (achievement record)
- Diploma obtained in Québec, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
- Québec health insurance card, if applicable
Application based on studies
- Transcript of studies equivalent to the DVS in Cuisine
- Diploma obtained
Application based on relevant work experience
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study leading to a diploma, if applicable
- Diploma obtained, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
- Canadian citizenship certificate OR permanent resident card
- Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), if applicable
- Québec health insurance card, if applicable
Application based on studies
- Transcript of studies equivalent to the DVS in Cuisine
- Diploma obtained
Application based on relevant work experience
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study leading to a diploma, if applicable
- Diploma obtained, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
Not applicable as this program is not available to international applicants
Admission application procedure
- Applicants must ensure that they meet the program’s admission requirements before submitting their application.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
- For your admission file to be considered complete, it must contain a copy of all the official documents required by the ITHQ in accordance with your status, as listed above.
- These documents must be legible and saved in PDF format. Documents in a language other than French or English must also be accompanied by a certified translation into French or English.
- Some documents required by the ITHQ may not be requested automatically on the admission platform. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that all the documents on the list in accordance with your status have been uploaded to your file before submitting your application.
Costs and financial aid
Program fees
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Financial aid and scholarships
Looking for financial support for your study project? Find out about the different options available to you.
Future prospects
Expertise in high demand
Whether you are interested in working in a fine dining establishment, a restaurant chain, an institutional cafeteria or for your own business, the management expertise you will develop through this program will open the door to both attractive career opportunities and salary prospects.
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