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Food and Beverage Management

Technological Specialisation Courses - Access with the 12th Grade

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The Food and Beverage Management Programme will prepare students to perform both technical and management activities in catering establishments, whether part of hotel units or not, as well as food and beverage departments.

Our mission is to train professionals for the food and beverage areas who, through innovative methodologies and differentiating service techniques, acquire management and innovation skills, adding value to the Tourism sector, in an ethical and sustainable way.

This training will enable students to acquire not only the knowledge and technical skills in the hospitality sector but also the adequate personal and soft skills required, through the attendance of course units such as Creativity and Personal Development and Artistic Expressions, as well as integrated management skills based on innovative learning models.

Razões para frequentar este curso

  • Classes by Renowned Professionals
  • Practical, hands-on, and total immersion teaching, learning, and training methodology
  • Practical classes in food and beverage management; menu engineering, cost control, bar
  • English as a working language
  • Opportunity to experience an International and multicultural lifestyle
  • ECTS equivalent recognized in all of Europe
  • High rate of employment in the industry
Empregabilidade
94%
  • Bolsas de Mérito
  • Estágios internacionais

Quem pode frequentar o curso?

  • High-school diploma (or legal equivalent in Portugal) or Vocational qualification level 4 diploma (European Qualifications Framework)
  • Minimum B2 English level (Council of Europe standard), to be assessed through a written test
  • 2 Semesters + 1 curricular internship + Induction Programme (150h)
  • The Food and Beverage Management Programme is a 1 year (full-time) course, consisting of two semesters, including a 3-month internship. Students can select top restaurants, hotel chains, and resorts in Portugal and abroad to do their internship.
  • Induction Programme (150h) consists of a training beginner level programme aimed at students with no previous training or experience in the area. Therefore, qualified students can have their credentials recognized and get an exemption from the frequency of formative units.
  • Course fee €1,200€ (*) Payment of €120 x 10 monthly instalments
Introductory programme
Topics Total
Introduction to Catering 40
1st Semester
Component Module Hours
General and Scientific Training Communicate and interact in a professional context 50
Use spreadsheets to record, analyse and monitor data 25
Total 75
Technological Training Manage restaurant service operations 50
Manage bar service operations 50
Coordinate the wine service 50
Monitor food and beverage service management 50
Implement the marketing plan in food and beverage establishments 25
Customer service and complaints management 25
Take action in emergency situations in hotels and restaurants 25
Implement sustainable practices in hotels and restaurants 25
Promote ethical and social responsibility in tourism 25
Interact in English in the food and beverage service 25
Implement and monitor the application of food hygiene and safety standards 25
Interact in a foreign language in the food and beverage service 25
Food and wine pairing 25
Total 425
Total for the 1st Semester 500
2nd Semester
Course Category Course Hours
Generic and Scientific Develop personal and creative skills 25
Create and develop business ideas 50
Total 75
Technological Plan and organise the restaurant and bar service 50
Manage and organise special services 50
Monitor the production costs of the food and beverage service 50
Draw up and monitor the operating and cash budgets 50
Coordinate teams in hotels and restaurants 25
Implement the marketing plan in food and beverage establishments 25
Manage circular practices in hotels and restaurants 25
Implement an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) management system 50
Interact in English in the food and beverage service 25
Interact in a foreign language in the food and beverage service 25
Plan and organise events 50
Total 425
2nd Semester Total 500
  • Plan, coordinate and organize the food and beverage unit/service (F&B)
  • Manage, control and analyse the financial results of the food and beverage unit/service (F&B)
  • Plan and coordinate the preparation of lists and menus and calculate the associated costs
  • Define and implement the commercial policy of the food and beverage unit/service (F&B)
  • Team management

Onde podes frequentar este curso?

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Saídas Profissionais

  • The Specialized Food and Beverage Management Technician is a professional qualified to plan, direct and coordinate the work of the restaurant and beverage service (F&B) in catering and beverage establishments, whether part of hotel units or not, guaranteeing the quality of customer service and the optimization of the resources and the maximization of the profitability.

With this training students are granted credit units (ECTS) recognized under the Bologna Process, enabling students to pursue further training in related areas at several Universities and Higher Education Centers

Schools of Turismo de Portugal have established protocols with different national and international higher education institutions.

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At the end of the Programme the student will be given a Diploma of Technological Specialization level 5 in Food and Beverage Management.

Request and functioning authorization by ordinance n.º 206/2022 de 19 de agosto

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