COURSES
Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management (3 Years)

Course code: DHM 5233

Top-Up - Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management (Top-up) awarded by University of West London

Application Deadline: 30th April, 2024

Programme Duration:

  • Start on: 9th September 2024
  • 3 years full-time
  • This programme is designed for junior high graduates or F.3 graduates.

Introduction:

  • The Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management is designed to provide those, Asia and European who are preparing to enter the Hotel and Catering Industry with critical awareness of the Menu Studies, Food & Beverage Service Operations, General Kitchen and Kitchen Management, etc. This programme enables individuals to investigate global, regional and local perspectives on Hotel Culinary Arts Management and to enhance their skills and knowledge with practical kitchen experience.

Course Structure:

Year 1
  1. Food Safety and Occupational Safety and Health
    • Food Safety Regulations
    • Risk Management
  2. General Kitchen Operations*
    • Kitchen Operations & Supervision
    • Food Processing
    • Fundamentals of Culinary
  3. Bakery and Pastry 1*
    • Baking Methods
    • Bread and Pastries
  4. Food and Beverage Service Operations 1*
    • Food & Beverage Management
    • Food & Beverage Service
  5. Communication and Report Writing Skills
    • Communication Methods
    • Different Report Writing Skills
  6. Hospitality Sector
    • Quality Customer Service
    • Hotel Operations
  7. Gastronomy
    • Fashionable Garde Manger
    • Creative Western Cuisine
    • Amazing Delicacies
  8. Purchasing Management & Cost Control
    • Purchasing Management
    • Food Cost Control
  9. Menu Studies
    • Menu Planning
    • Menu Design
  10. Essential skills*
    • Basic Kinfe Skills
    • Tossing Technique
  11. Repair and Maintenance

* Kitchen Lesson

Year 2
  1. Bakery and Pastry 2 (Professional Bakery and Pastry)*
    • Bread, Cake and Baking Techniques
    • Professional Dessert Making
  2. Food and Beverage Service Operations 2*
    • Restaurant Operations and Supervision (Lunch)
    • Food and Beverage Business Regulations
  3. Kitchen Management
    • Role of Chef
    • Supervisory Skills
  4. Food and Beverage Pairing
    • Wine & Spirits
    • Pairing for Food & Beverage
  5. Hospitality Human Resource Management
    • Human Resource Planning
    • Job Analysis
  6. Hospitality Marketing
    • Marketing Process
    • Marketing Mix
  7. Culinary Business Analysis *
    • Developing a Business Startup Plan
    • Business Startup Strategies
    • Restaurant Operations and Supervision (Dinner)
  8. Support Sessions
  9. F&B Administration Training

* Kitchen Lesson

Year 3
  1. Industrial Training (6 Months)
    • Period: Mid September to Mid March
    • Students will be arranged in different types of hotels and take up their industrial training


Medium of Instruction: English(supplemented with Cantonese)
 

Tuition Fee:

  • For 3 years: HK$166,000
    • Year 1           :  1st instalment: $8,300 (registration fee, non-refundable)
                              2nd, 3rd and 4th instalment: $24,900 each (settled in the end of September, December and March)
    • Year 2           : 1st instalment: $8,300 (registration fee, settled before the end of Year 1, non-refundable)
                             2nd and 3rd instalment: $24,900 each (settled in the end of September and December)
    • Year 3           : $24,900* (settled before July)
                              * Includes $8300 registration fee, $8300 administration fee and $8300 conselling fee.
       
  • Miscellaneous Fee:
    • Year 1: ​HK$4,000 (Includes Chef Uniform x 2, Apron x 2, Plaid Pants x 1, 1 set of Cutlery & Utensils, Insurances, Notes, Recipes & Ingredients)
    • Year 2: ​HK$4,000 (Includes Registration, Notes, Ingredients, Food to take home, Insurances)
    • Year 3: ​(Not required)
Entry Requirements:

  • F.3 graduate or above, or other candidates with combined equivalent education and training experience (Interview required.)

Tutors:

  • The school has a team of professional European and American tutors to provide professional training for students.

Award & Assessment:

  • Upon completion of all the modules successfully, students will receive an Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management from Hong Kong Culinary Academy.
  • Achieve 90% attendance or above in each Module
  • Each module must achieve 50% in average of all related assessment tasks (does not include the industrial training)
  • For those who do not meet the English Language Entry Requirement (DSE English Language Level 2 or IELTS level 4.5), they have to attend an IELTS examination and reach level 4.5.
  • Apply successfully before 31st May every year.
  • Obtain IELTS 4.5 or above (before 31st Aug 2021) or
    by HKCA English Assessment (Passing Mark: 50%)
  • Complete 200 hours voluntary work:
    • Assist the teacher in the interest classes including clean up sink, utensils and etc.
    • Perform store operations
    • Other duties as assigned by the Academy
  • Attend the graduation ceremony
  • Achieve 90% attendance or above in year 1
  • 1 recommendation from chef teachers

Further Studies:

  • Students can also entry into the final year of a degree programme in Switzerland or University of Derby or University of West London.
Application Deadline: 30th April 2024

Admission:

Contact Us
Hong Kong Culinary Academy

1/F & 2/F, Block C, Cho Yiu Centre,
Cho Yiu Chuen,
6 King Cho Road,
Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

Monday – Friday (0900 – 2000), Saturday (0900 – 1600)
Sunday & public holidays (closed)

TEL: 2156 0612  /  2156 0610

FAX: 2529 6311


Top-Up - Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management (Top-up) awarded by University of West London


Students that complete this course can enter directly into the Final Year of Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts at B.H.M.S.

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