Program Objectives

The Food Service Management program aims to train food service supervisors to perform their duties in various commercial or institutional establishments in the food service sector: independent restaurants, franchised restaurants, caterers, gourmet restaurants, fast food chains, central kitchens, bars, breweries and taverns, canteens, grocery-caterers, boutique restaurants, cafés, casino restaurants, ethnic restaurants, institutional food services, and so on. Individuals are trained to manage the production, distribution or service of culinary dishes and products.

Length of training

Specific (hours)Total (hours)
21302790

Total length of training includes general training that is common to all programs for 420 hours, general training for this program for 150 hours as well as complementary general training courses for 90 hours.


Duration of training consists of theory and lab work for courses; personal time that the student invests is excluded.

Program Content

Number or Code Statement of the Competency
047Z Analyze the job function
0480 Establish professional relationships
0481 Analyze the organization of management activities in a food service establishment
0482 Intervene in occupational health and safety matters
0483 Prepare food for a production centre
0484 Set up and serve banquets and buffets
0485 Prepare restaurant menu items
0486 Develop and standardize recipes
0487 Understand the connections between culinary techniques and food science
0488 Create menus for different types of clienteles
0489 Establish a production and distribution plan for a food service operation
048A Provide dining room service
048B Manage accounting operations
048C Market food and beverage products and services
048D Ensure that the food service establishment conforms to legislation
048E Interact with customers and suppliers in French
048F Control hygiene and food safety hazards
048G Manage material resources specific to food services
048H Procure supplies for a food service operation
048J Manage employees
048K Oversee the production of à la carte and table d’hôte dishes
048L Oversee dining room service
048M Coordinate production and distribution in a food service operation
048N Measure performance in a food service establishment
048P Oversee the operating cycle of a food service establishment
Number of contact hours allotted for specific training: 2130

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be admitted to the program, a person must meet the general requirements for admission set out in the College Education Regulations, as well as the following special conditions, where applicable:

• no requirements

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

College D/E
Collège LaSalle D More info 

Food Service Management

Food service supervisors, also referred to as restaurant managers, ensure kitchens and dining areas operate smoothly. They manage supplies and costs, ensure compliance with food service regulations, and coordinate food service production. As part of their duties, they may be required to elaborate menus and standardize recipes or develop new products to renew clientele. This is a stimulating job for people who have a talent for customer service and a high tolerance for stress. A job as a food service supervisor requires being responsible, creative, resourceful and leadership skills.