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 2023 From September 11 to December 18 |
| Contrôle des coûts et des achats en restauration | Fall 2023 From September 11 to December 18 |
| Gestion d’une équipe de travail en restauration | Winter 2024 From January 22 to mid-May |
| Dynamique et points critiques d’une salle à manger | Winter 2024 From January 22 to mid-May |
- Schedule, dates and course order are subject to change.
- The ITHQ reserves the right to cancel a course or program if there are insufficient registrations to justify its offering. In such cases, program and registration fees will be refunded in full.
Diploma
Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) in Gestion de Restaurant recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur
All students are required to follow certain basic rules regarding professional image.
Admission
Admission application periods
Québec and Canadian applicants
June 2 to August 15 (courses start in September)
International applicants
This program is not available to international applicants
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
- Applicants must meet all of the requirements of their chosen program and provide all required documents. Incomplete or late admission application file will be considered ineligible.
- In order for your file to be considered complete, be sure to upload legible copies of all official documents required by your status in PDF format.
- Documents that are not in French or English must be accompanied by an official translation in French or English.
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
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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