Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) has introduced a new Hospitality in Food and Beverage Diploma program to the curriculum that will welcome a new group of up-and-coming hospitality industry talent this September.
The immersive new program will help students hone and fine-tune their expertise in the food and beverage industry by taking them on a six-month onsite and online journey into the business of hospitality and restaurant management with intake dates set for Sept. 23, 2024 and April 7, 2025.
The curriculum extends beyond the pass and the line of the kitchen to an in-depth dive into topics that are vital to the success of any operation in today’s world such as marketing strategies, management controls and operational efficiency. Students will also delve into the nuances of human resources and how to build and lead dynamic teams that drive success in an ever-more competitive food and beverage industry.
Students will learn from PICA’s team of seasonal professionals and industry leaders and gain hands-on experience in crafting exceptional dining experiences and strategic skills necessary to thrive in a variety of managerial roles in the industry.
PICA announces the new program just as the school prepares to bid farewell to its latest batch of students who are graduating from its six-month Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts Diplomaprograms, one-year Grand Diploma Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts program and two-year Grand Diploma & Industry Co-Op program.
For more than 25 years PICA has trained new chefs, bakery owners, restaurant managers, food stylists, media personalities, nutritionists, food scientists and winery professionals. The institute also offers a variety of cooking and wine classes for home chefs, corporate teams and private group functions, and Level 1, 2 and 3 courses in London’s prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) program for budding wine enthusiasts and aspiring connoisseurs.