At California Culinary Academy, a tradition of excellence awaits you. Founded as one of the West’s first culinary arts schools, California Culinary Academy has been committed to providing the highest standard of culinary arts and personal chef training since 1977, giving the student unparalleled instruction in both classical and contemporary techniques as well as educating the senses. Now we’re partnering with Le Cordon Bleu, a world-renowned culinary and hospitality institute, to enhance our culinary program and to offer hospitality and restaurant management training.

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Bachelor's Degree - Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management Degree - California Culinary Academy

No matter what experience you may have, our Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management can give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in the world's fastest growing industry. This 45-week, comprehensive course of study combines sound managerial theory with practical, hands-on training. Which means when you're on the job, you won't just know what to do but also how to do it.

The program provides a strong basis in management practices as well as basic culinary skills that will help you to achieve your goals in the foodservice and hospitality industry. You'll be introduced to both front of the house as well as back of the house operations. Among other topics, the program covers basic culinary arts training; mixology/beverage service; hotel operations; restaurant management, accounting, and law; small business management; wine studies; professional communications; human resource management; and gaming/casino management.

Even before you start working in the industry you'll get on the job training through our externship program. Upon successful completion of the academic residence coursework, this nine-week required course will put you under the direct supervision of a hospitality professional, giving you valuable exposure to your chosen field.

Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management Degree - Bachelor's Degree - California Culinary Academy

In addition to benefiting from the finest hospitality and culinary arts training program available today, the Academy student also profits from our unique location in San Francisco. As an Academy student, you’ll find San Francisco is much more than cable cars and spectacular views. The city boasts one of the largest concentrations of restaurants and hotels in the country, giving us a great pool of resources when handpicking our instructors and selecting establishments for externships. Plus, the surrounding Northern California valleys produce the finest ingredients for our future chefs, from fresh produce and free-range meats to exceptional wines and specialty cheeses.