Course overview

Regardless of the training course, it is essential to have an all-round passion for cooking, both behind the cooker and within the brigade. Course specialities: knowledge of the products used by Italian mothers, traditional recipes and the ancient flavours used in the Mediterranean Diet, a Unesco-recognised World Heritage Site.

What you will learn

What you will learn
The Executive Chef is the most important figure in the restaurant. He has the task of supervising the activities carried out by the entire kitchen staff. DIDACTIC PLAN MODULE 1 Become a well-rounded executive chef with a touch of Italian style. MODULE 2 Managing kitchens of different sizes, types and business models. MODULE 3 Profitability and leadership. Different business units and teams, whether as an executive chef in a large resort, an industrial kitchen, a central kitchen or an increasingly common dark kitchen. MODULE 4 Planning the complete gastronomic offer and in particular Mediterranean cuisine. Create dishes, menus and set menus, in particular those of traditions, revisiting the recipes of Italian mothers. Planning productions, specifying processes and flows and creating pricing plans for menus. MODULE 5 Planning, managing, negotiating and interacting with the purchasing department and suppliers. Set up, manage and optimise the kitchen budget and finances. Develop, calculate, implement and adhere to price and budget planning strategies. MODULE 6 Design workflows from a leadership position for a large kitchen. MODULE 7 Rediscovering the ancient flavours of the 20 Regions of Italy to pass on the traditions of the Mediterranean Diet to new generations. MODULE 8 Managing global kitchens of various sizes. Leading operational units and teams in multiple kitchens and catering groups. MODULE 9 Mastering integrated and digital management tools, also with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.

Course details

Who is the course for?

Agorà Italian Academy's professional course is suitable for anyone who wants to become a great Chef, with a touch of Italian style.