Hotel/Restaurant Management Restaurant - Northampton County Area Community College

Hotel/Restaurant Management Restaurant from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Resort Management degree that prepares you for a Hospitality career. Program Narrative Employment in the Hospitality industry has reached record-breaking levels locally and internationally. As the industry has expanded, consumer expectations about the quality of their experiences at hotels and restaurants have also been raised to new heights. The Hospitality industry offers exciting and rewarding career options. Your education makes a difference in how competitive you will be for high-paying, senior-level positions. Northampton Community College offers state-of-the-art training facilities, classroom study, and hands-on practical application. Our program prepares you to gain entry-level management positions in restaurants, hotels, and several hundred other hospitality related careers. Your internship course at Northampton will allow you to begin your career in the hospitality field, while gaining the work experience needed to help you climb the ladder of success. Students develop their specialized skills in the area of their choice, and can advance to management positions within 6 months to 1 year. The National Restaurant Association and The American Hotel and Motel Association offers scholarships to students interested in furthering their career with a formal education. Restaurant Option Program Features For students interested in a career in hospitality food and beverage management , Northampton offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in applied science in Restaurant Management. Some of the core classes in the program include basic culinary skills and techniques, food safety and sanitation, menu planning and cost controls, catering and convention services , dining room operations, enhancing guest services and strategic leadership. Students will have hands-on working experience at Northampton\\\'s Hampton Winds fine dining restaurant as well as at campus special events. Because hospitality management requires intense teamwork, our program focuses on group work, professionalism, and learning through experience. Classroom lectures are supplemented by field trips, guest speakers and industry certifications. All students will complete a 225 hour management practicum, where they will complete an internship in their area of interest. Course credit or advanced placement options may exist for students coming from local high schools and vocational schools. Northampton also has agreements with several colleges and universities for students interested in transferring to a four-year school upon completion of the program. Program instructors and college advisors can help determine the education and career path that will lead students to a successful future. Program Outcomes Graduates of the program will: Acquire and correctly use general industry information, technical skills, and certifications for employment in the hospitality industry. Listen and effectively communicate in a positive, professional, and ethical manner with customers and colleagues of diverse backgrounds Display a professional image, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and recognize your role in the success of the organization where you are employed. Read and accurately interpret standard indicators of the organization\\\'s financial health. Use appropriate technology for written communication, information gathering, and data analysis to facilitate smooth operation of a hospitality organization. Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, and an appreciation of diversity to support the organization and its goals. Use organization and flexibility, as a team, to complete tasks, make decisions, and problem solve in a timely manner. Utilize research and problem-solving techniques to employ \\\"out of the box\\\" critical thinking skills in a variety of hospitality situations. Career Potential: Restaurant Operations Supervisor/Manager/Owner, Conference Services/, Banquet Supervisor/Manager, Contract Foodservice Supervisor/Manager, Food Broker/Distributor, Several Other Restaurant Related Entry-level Positions View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Resort Management courses.