About the course

Immerse yourself in a community of hospitality-focused individuals while exploring your passion for the food and beverage sector. Develop your business acumen in the five key pillars of a successful Food and Restaurant Management professional: marketing, sales, human resources management, operations management and finance. Enhance your learning experience by marrying theoretical knowledge with real-world practical experience via our state-of-the-art simulation labs, world-renowned Chefs’ House restaurant and vibrant industry networking events. This is the place to launch your career in the restaurant management world.

　　GBC’s Food and Beverage Management program, you will learn about the exciting and diverse Food and Beverage industry with courses in wine, mixology, entrepreneurship and strategic restaurant management. Your first year in this program will provide you with foundational industry knowledge, by learning and working alongside your peers across all sectors in our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, referred to as a “common first year approach.” In your first year, you will gain knowledge in the areas of hotels, event planning, tourism and food and beverages through a range of practical and theoretical courses.

　　During your second year of study, you will apply your understanding of theory through unique learning techniques and invaluable practical experience. You will have the opportunity to:

　　take over The Chefs’ House, our state-of-the-art restaurant and learning facility, where you will manage all aspects of operations including designing and selling tickets, working with industry partners, performing cost analysis and designing the food and beverage menu in partnership with our culinary students.

　　embark on an educational, virtual adventure via our Restaurant Simulation, where you will revitalize and transform a failing restaurant into a profitable enterprise by using decision-making, management and financial-planning skills. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Spring (May), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Spring (May), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto
Spring (May), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Brown College

Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent

　　Be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each skill band)

　　TOEFL - 80 overall (minimum 20 in each skill band)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Brown College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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