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The Hospitality Operations Management Programme will prepare students to perform both technical and management activities in rooms division departments, namely concierge / reception, floors / rooms, linen and laundry service as well as event organization and sales.

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy.

The Culinary Arts programme will prepare students to perform both technical and management activities in restaurant business/food service, whether part of hotel units or not, as well as food and beverage departments.

Given the rapid digital transformation in today’s organizations, the need for data-driven decision-making in HR has become essential. The course will focus on understanding the application of data analytics to examine common HR challenges. Your class activities will include presentations from the professor and from guest speakers, case studies, workshops and participants groups’ presentations.

The course focuses on presenting, illustrating and discussing what hospitality concepts are exactly, how to design and implement them. Your class activities will include presentations from the professor and from guest speakers, case studies, workshops and participants groups’ presentations. In order to apply the concepts covered in class, working in groups you develop a hospitality concept, and create a brand story.

Our Professional Chef’s Certificate program is a comprehensive 1-year culinary immersion designed to fast-track your culinary career. Created by top international chefs and educators, this modular program equips you with essential culinary skills and knowledge to excel in the professional kitchen. Expand your culinary expertise with a unique series of applied practical lab classes, covering both classic and contemporary cooking techniques. Our program prepares you to thrive in a professional culinary environment and stay abreast of the latest industry trends and global cuisines. After completing the initial semester on our campus, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the art of a la carte cuisine at our teaching fine dining restaurant. Benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship from our expert instructors, further honing your culinary prowess. Our program goes beyond cooking, offering a well-rounded curriculum that encompasses business and soft skills essential for a thriving culinary career. From management and leadership to cost control, food photography and styling, nutrition and food safety, marketing, and hospitality trends, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Embark on a transformative culinary journey and emerge as a skilled and sought-after professional chef through our rigorous 1-year training program. Experience hands-on learning, gain industry exposure, and acquire the necessary skills to flourish in the culinary world.

SMK Tourism and Recreation study programme is more then a usual hospitality education. In addition students will obtain a valuable skills hot to create and run their own business in the industry as well as learn inexplicable management skills for hospitality and tourism industry. With the employement rate of 95% after graduation, students are practically guaranteed a successful career in the field of tourism and hospitality.

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy.

The term Hospitality Management is most commonly associated with Hotels but also includes careers in entertainment venues, restaurants, bars and casual-dining, event management and contract catering. This four year course is designed to equip graduates with a broad range of business skills combined with a thorough knowledge of the hospitality environment.

The term Hospitality Management is most commonly associated with Hotels but also includes careers in entertainment venues, restaurants, bars and casual-dining, event management and contract catering. This four year course is designed to equip graduates with a broad range of business skills combined with a thorough knowledge of the hospitality environment.

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy.

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy.

This one-year conversion programme provides an opportunity for students who have successfully completed an ordinary degree (level 7 – NFQ) or honours degree (level 8 – NFQ) in a different discipline to attain an honours degree (level 8 – NFQ) equivalent in a further single year of studies. The individual modules run in conjunction with existing modules on our degree programmes. The offering of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management programme further develops the learners’ key skills, their strategic ability and introduces learners to the hospitality management discipline. The three-month industry placement forms an integral part of this programme.

he hospitality industry in Ireland and worldwide is performing very strongly and needs qualified graduates to work in and run operations in this sector. It’s a great industry if you’re interested in travel, as positions are plentiful and the financial rewards are attractive. In this dynamic course, you’ll learn how to be a competent manager in any functional area in a hospitality business, whether in a top hotel or resort, or to open your own restaurant, hotel or bar. The industry-focused curriculum is taught through a range of practical and academic learning styles to maximise the learning experience. You’ll learn all the business skills you need to equip you for management while getting plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice. The combination of key business subjects – such as Management, Communications, Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management – with essential operational subjects – such as Hospitality Industry Studies, Rooms Division, Food and Beverage Management – ensures that our graduates are well equipped for a successful career in the sector. Study Abroad Opportunities Our internship programme provide you with opportunities to take your work placement in Ireland or abroad through the links our school has with industry. Since European languages are increasingly important in the world of work, students can choose to study a European language.There’s a six-month work placement in Year 3. On graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.