Students are also given the opportunity to practice various management and supervisory duties while being taught the importance of critical thinking and total quality management. The Dining Room is open to the public while school is in session. The School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management holds accreditation with the American Culinary Federation. Through this program students develop practical skills in a hands-on working environment. Students who earn their Culinary Arts Associate Degree often continue their studies to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Culinary Management or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Practical experience is critical to the curriculum.
Before graduating, every student completes a three to six-month internship in an establishment that reflects the quality and reputation of our school. Annually, Kendall graduates four classes of approximately 30 students each. The School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management alumni now exceeds 1,000. This two-year program prepares students for front of the house positions in hotels, restaurants, and commercial foodservices. This four-year degree prepares students for supervisory positions as dining room manager, front desk supervisor, and manager of commercial foodservice, event planner and marketing representatives for hotels or hospitality industry vendors.