food and wine

Certificate Programs

The Basics of Starting a Restaurant: A Certificate Program with John Vyhnanek
Whether you want to start a café, pizza shop, restaurant, or pub, you will need a plan and expert advice on how to execute it. John Vyhnanek—restaurant consultant, small business owner, culinary instructor, and chef—will guide you through the process of starting your own restaurant. Food service and business professionals will also share their insights during a panel forum. In order to be awarded the certificate, students must attend all four sessions and prepare a business plan, to be handed-in at the fourth session. (Business plans will be held in confidence.)
$400
Four Saturdays: October 17, 24, 31; November 7; 9 a.m.–Noon.

ServSafe Certification
Make a commitment to promoting food safety as a food service professional. The ServSafe exam, sponsored by the National Restaurant Association, covers all aspects of food safety: handling, storing, preparing, and serving. Those who pass the exam will be certified by ServSafe in food safety. Please register before October. We will then send you the ServSafe textbook to study for the examination.
$100 includes materials, tuition, and exam
ServSafe Exam Date: Wednesday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.