Program Details

Food Service Management

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
Restaurant Team Briefing

About the Program

Unique in Québec, gain essential knowledge in food service with LaSalle College Montréal's Food Service Management program (ACS). Industry-experienced teachers provide all the keys to success for entering the job market.

The program also offers practical experience, including a dining room service course, an internship, as well as participation in several events.

Learning Outcomes

  • Enhance entrepreneurial qualities and skills necessary for success in food service management.
  • Develop the expertise to create appealing and profitable menus.
  • Acquire skills in pricing strategies, considering factors such as ingredient costs, market trends, and customer preferences.
  • Gain proficiency in managing both human and material resources.
  • Plan restaurant promotional strategies to attract and retain customers.

Profile

Successful Food Service Managers have a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Leadership

    Manage teams and foster a productive work environment in the food service industry.
  • Organization

    Oversee operations, manage inventory, and ensure smooth and efficient food service delivery.
  • Problem Solving

    Make timely decisions in high-pressure situations within the food service industry.
  • Customer Focus

    Address customer needs and ensure an outstanding dining experience.

Career Prospects

According to Job Bank, job prospects for Restaurant and Food Service Managers in Québec are good, as evidenced by key labour market indicators such as high job vacancies, employment growth, and low unemployment rates.

Career Fields

  • Maître D' or Supervisor of food services or a catering service,
  • Director of banquets, catering, and/or bars,
  • Manager or Owner of a food service establishment. 

Diploma & Accreditation

This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.

Required Materials

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

The following features are required for Macs and PCs:

  • Processor: Intel I5 minimum,
  • Memory: 8 GB recommended,
  • Hard drive: 500 GB minimum,
  • Screen: 14 inches minimum,
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi and LAN,
  • Ports: Minimum of one USB 3.0 port.

We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.

Required software: Microsoft 365 for Windows or Mac (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Confident Restaurant Owner with Digital Tablet

Opportunities

Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for a hands-on, practical education.

  • Collaborate with active industry professionals;
  • Sharpen skills in a practical setting;
  • Put what you learn into practice by serving real customers.

Accelerate your career!

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

Experiment with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology in our advanced facilities, including:

Actively participate and collaborate with teachers using these specialized facilities, boosting your motivation and confidence.

Work Experience

Get sought-after practical experience with our Career Service and our Work-Study Program (WSP), which incorporates two paid internships into your program.

Our Food Service Management program also includes a 240-hour internship as part of the curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or

  • Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or

  • Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or

  • Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

Academic Dates

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

  • Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
  • International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

    List of Courses

    ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.

    Concentration Courses

    • Profession and organisation in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (90 h)
    • Customer oriented approach in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (60 h)
    • IT: research methodology and information sources in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (45 h)
    • Health and safety in the workplace (45 h)
    • Hygiene and Sanitation (45 h)
    • Managerial Kitchen (105 h)
    • Principles of communication marketing in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (60 h)
    • Tourism, hotel and restaurant industry accounting (60 h)
    • Food and beverage service I (75 h)
    • Wine stewarding (45 h)
    • Restaurant Management and Organization (60 h)
    • Human ressources in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry(75 h)
    • Sales Techniques in the Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Industry (60 h)
    • Bar operation techniques (45 h)
    • Management Software - Restaurant (60 h)
    • Kitchen Production Planning (45 h)
    • Food and beverage service II (90 h)
    • Restaurant Supply Management (60 h)
    • Recipes Preparation and Menu Implementation (90 h)
    • Restaurant Marketing (45 h)
    • Food Science and Nutrition (60 h)
    • Community management - second language (60 h)
    • Hotel and food service law (45 h)
    • Control of Restaurant Operations (75 h)
    • Implementation and Supervision of Banquets and Buffets (90 h)
    • Alternative Distribution in Food and Beverage (45 h)
    • Final project (135 h)
    • Internship (240 h)
    • Design and Technical Maintenance (60 h)
    • Restaurant Supervision and Operation (60 h)

    * The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.

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