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DCS Gestion d'un établissement de restauration – 430.B0

ITHQ Signature program

Gestion d’un établissement de restauration

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Are you dreaming of overseeing the operations of a high-end restaurant, or perhaps
one day opening your own establishment? Thanks to this program, you will have
everything you need to start your career with confidence and credibility in this exciting
field!

Admission

January 16 to March 1

Course start date

August

Duration

3 years full-time

Format

In-person

Schedule

Full-time

Language of instruction

French

Compulsory internships

Yes

Diploma

Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

Overview

Focussed on the fine restaurant services industry, this training will allow you to develop
solid management skills, an in-depth knowledge of culinary culture as well as a real
operational expertise.

Also offered in other CEGEPsOur partnered educational institutions

Program key elements

  • Hands-on management training course focussed on fine restaurant services
  • Hands-on experience in all aspects of the restaurant business: management, kitchen, service, sommelier and bar service
  • Three internship placements, including one in English immersion in Canada
  • Action learning in the ITHQ’s restaurants
  • Experienced and passionate instructors

Give yourself the means to achieve your ambitions!

What you will learn
Proactivity, flexibility, versatility

  • Coordination and supervision of kitchen and dining room staff
  • Menu planning, cost control and procurement management
  • Optimization of resources and practices to ensure cost-effective operations
  • Basic kitchen, service and sommelier techniques

Program structure and courses

Duration and schedule

  • Program starting every year in the fall
  • Spread over 3 years old on a full-time basis (6 course sessions and 2 summer internships)
  • Includes a total of 3 595 hours, including 2 550 hours of coursework and 1 045 hours of compulsory internships
  • Daytime classes
  • Educational outings and practical applications taking place according to variable schedules (day or evening)

  • 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.

Hand-on experience

 Compulsory internships:

  • 4-month paid summer internship (415 h) in English immersion outside Québec (in cooking or service)
  • 3-month paid summer internship (390 h) in Québec (in cooking or in service)
  • 6-week unpaid end-of-program internship (240 h) in restaurant supervision

    Practical applications:

    • Throughout the training course: practical applications in cooking, service, sommellerie, bar service, etc.
    • Practical courses at the ITHQ’s restaurants
    • Participation in various gastronomic activities

      Internships are compulsory to obtain the ITHQ Signature certificate.

      Diploma

      • Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in Gestion de d’un établissement de restauration from the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur
      • ITHQ Signature certificate in Gestion d’un établissement de restauration
      • Food Handler certification in hygiene and food safety from the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec
      • Attestation of completion of the Éduc’alcool Action Service program

      All students are required to follow certain basic rules regarding professional image.

      Admission

      Admission application periods

      Québec and Canadian applicants

      January 16 to March 1 (course start date in August)

      International applicants

      Until March 14 (course start date in August)
      (Recommended date: February 1)

      Admission requirements

      To be eligible for this program, you must:

      • Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or equivalent education, OR
      • Have a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and successfully completed the Secondary 5 language of instruction courses, the Secondary 5 second language and Secondary 4 mathematics courses (Culture, société et technique CST 4e – 063404 or equivalent).
      • Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written French: refer to the Required language proficiency page for more details.

      Experience in the restaurant industry is an asset.

      Selection interview

      The ITHQ may invite you to a selection interview that will take place in-person or remotely, according to your place of residence.

      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.
      • Complete transcripts of university-level studies, including obtained diplomas and certificates, if applicable
      • Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program, if applicable
      • Birth certificate
      • Grades 10, 11 and 12 transcripts
      • Complete transcripts for any subsequent years of study, if applicable
      • Diploma(s) obtained
      • Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
      • Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program, if applicable
      • Birth certificate
      • Canadian citizenship certificate OR permanent resident card
      • Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), if applicable
      • Complete transcripts for the last 3 years of high school (equivalent to grade 9, 10 and 11)
      • Complete transcripts for any subsequent years of study, if applicable
      • Diploma(s) obtained
      • Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
      • Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program, if applicable
      • Birth certificate
      • Complete transcripts for the last 3 years of high school (equivalent to grade 9, 10 and 11)
      • Complete transcripts for any subsequent years of study, if applicable
      • Diploma(s) obtained
      • Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
      • Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program, if applicable

      Costs and financial aid


      Program fees

      Use the program fee calculator to find out about the costs of this program.

      Financial aid and scholarships

      Looking for financial support for your study project? Find out about the different options available to you.  

      Future prospects

      Challenges for qualified managers

      The restaurant services industry is constantly renewing to better meet the needs of its
      customers and the realities of the market. In order to successfully navigate this ever-
      changing environment, those who wish to pursue a career in this field have everything to
      gain from a solid training.

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