Food and Beverage Management (Co-op)

Overview

This Food and Beverage Management (Co-op) Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College will prepare you for a career in a diverse industry. Job opportunities can be found in wineries and microbreweries, restaurants, hotels and resorts, conference centers, sporting venues, cruise lines, and in the growing food and beverage e-commerce industry.

Courses are designed to provide you with practical hands-on learning and skills in bar operations, food service, beer tasting & brewing, menu costing & design, social media marketing, entrepreneurship, management and more. You’ll also graduate with globally recognized wine and beer certifications through WSET and Prud'homme, as well as essential industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handling and OTEC Service Excellence.

Connect with industry professionals and apply your knowledge during a semester-long co-op work experience within the food and beverage industry. You’ll also practice your skills at The Chef’s Table, Fanshawe’s state-of-the-art restaurant and cafe at the London Downtown Campus, graduating with a portfolio of practical experience.

Career opportunities:

The Food and Beverage Management (Co-op) program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Food and Beverage Management students before even graduating! 

• Restaurant Server Ensure all guests are provided with the best experience possible.
• Brewer?y or Winery Bartender To provide exceptional customer service to wintery/brewery visitors.
• Shift Supervisor Responsible for the overall day-to-day shift assignment for the restaurant.

Are you ready for an exciting career in food and beverage management? Jobs available in this field include:

• Wine sommelier
• Catering and Bar Managers
• Hotel and resort food and beverage departments managers
• Restaurant managers and entrepreneurs
• Sales and territory managers
• Logistics Coordinators
• Brewers

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Food and Beverage Management (Co-op) program:

• Dining Room Manager

Lead dining room staff with enthusiasm and energy in the delivery of food services. 

• Food and Beverage Manager

Oversee the operation of all concessions throughout an assigned geographic district.

• Food Services Manager

Responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents.