Hospitality: Food and Beverage Management

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Share your passion for fine dining and refreshments by working in the food and beverage industry. Prepare for a career in hospitality, running a restaurant, and starting your own food service business in a hands-on learning environment.

Food and Beverage Management Programs

A.A.S. Hospitality: Food and Beverage Management

Important Update: Program Transition Notice

The A.A.S. Food and Beverage Management track will be discontinued pending final approvals. Effective Fall 2024, we will no longer accept new applications or program change requests for these tracks. We encourage you to explore our A.A.S. in Hospitality — Event and Tourism Management track, which offers similar classes to help build a successful career in the hospitality industry.

This program combines 600 hours of professional work experience with courses in culinary arts, food service and beverage fundamentals, hospitality law, accounting, and management. An A.A.S. degree in hospitality is ideal for first-time students and those interested in transferring to a four-year institution. You'll also have time to enjoy college athletics, participate in student life activities, and take general education credits.

A.A.S. Program Overview

Hospitality: Food and Beverage Management Certificate

Earn 300 hours of professional work experience while taking essential courses in food service, hospitality, and culinary arts. This certificate is ideal for entry-level hospitality workers seeking career advancement and adult learners interested in changing their occupation. Program requirements focus entirely on industry skills and knowledge, so you can join the workforce quickly.

Certificate Program Overview


Study Hospitality in One of New York's Premier Tourist Regions

The Finger Lakes is home to over 130 wineries, hundreds of fine dining restaurants, and many scenic resorts. Make FLCC your one-stop destination for all your hospitality career goals. Learn from our network of regional experts. Gain hands-on work experience through internships, industry speaker events, and access to tourist and culinary destinations.