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Hotel and Restaurant Management

Dazzle guests with delicious drinks, mouth-watering meals and regal rooms.

Learn to manage business operations and deliver exceptional customer service across the food, beverage and accommodation sectors.

Hotel and Restaurant Management is a specialization program. Students interested in this program must apply to and complete the first common year of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program.

Through the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, you’ll develop the specialized management, business and service skills you need to excel in the food, beverage and accommodation sector.

In this program, you’ll explore advanced management, menu and room planning, accounting, marketing and customer service techniques. You’ll also build food preparation and mixology skills and expand your restaurant service and hospitality experience through practical learning labs, group projects and co-op work experiences.

  • Program Type
    Full-time
  • Credential
    Diploma
  • Program Delivery
    In-person hybrid
  • In-person Location
    Exchange District Campus
  • Intake
    Fall
  • Program Length
    2 year
  • Total Tuition / Fees for Courses
    $14,200 – $15,700
  • How to Enrol
    Application required
  • Application Type
    Direct entry
  • Work-Integrated Learning
    Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
  • International Program
    Open to students from around the globe

Experience a Polytechnic Education

Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term

After completing Hospitality and Tourism Management’s first common year (Terms 1 to 3), you can specialize in Hotel and Restaurant Management. In this program, you will develop the professional skills needed to work in food, drink and accommodation services across the hospitality industry.

TERM 4

Start your second-year specialization program and build fundamental restaurant management, menu planning, accounting and marketing skills.

TERM 5

Build advanced, employer-sought skills in mixology, restaurant service and hotel management while completing a collaborative hospitality management project.

TERM 6

Complete a final co-op placement focused on Hotel and Restaurant Management to build crucial work experience and industry connections.

Employment Potential

Prepare yourself for career success

Potential Grad CAREERS

  • General manager
  • Sales and marketing manager
  • Front office operations manager
  • Front desk manager
  • Front desk supervisor
  • Food and beverage manager
  • Food and beverage captain
  • Executive housekeeper
  • Event manager
  • Event coordinator
  • Event marketing
  • Hospitality services
  • Tourism services
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What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

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Develop your expertise in a professional, immersive environment surrounded by passionate peers, expert instructors and exciting new experiences.
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Discover the challenge and satisfaction of serving world-class cuisine and exquisite drinks at Jane’s, RRC Polytech’s fine-dining restaurant.
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Take advantage of small class sizes to work one-on-one with passionate, industry-experienced instructors.
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Learn to serve it, shaken or stirred, in our Mixology Lab – a space dedicated to crafting your cocktail skills.
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Join a passionate community of professionals and build friendships, partnerships and industry connections that will last you a lifetime.
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Immerse yourself in a world of opportunities and explore the dynamic, fast-paced hospitality industry!

Graduate Success

As a Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate, you’ll have access to a variety of excellent career opportunities. Our grads consistently find employment with restaurants, hotels, museums, event centres and attractions throughout Manitoba, across Canada and around the world.

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Expand your career goals

Hotel and Restaurant Management grads often earn promotions quickly after starting their careers. As an RRC Polytech graduate, you’ll have the critical communication, collaboration and learning skills you need to innovate, lead teams and pursue advanced opportunities.

Develop transferable skills

The skills you develop as a Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate allow you to start your career quickly. This versatile experience also forms a solid foundation for future learning, advancement and new opportunities across industries.

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Take your talent across the globe

While most courses are presented from a Canadian perspective, the core skills you develop as a Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate allow you to excel in hospitality positions around the globe.

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“There’s a foundation learned through the College. When I was in school, it was partly about creating skills, but it also built my strength and confidence to improve and excel within the industry.”

Laneil Smith – Co-owner, Marion Street Eatery; Manager, Marion Hotel
Marion Street Eatery and Marion Hotel

“RRC Polytech guided me to a path I was hesitant to take and helped me understand the hospitality industry much better. Now I have a clear and defined plan on how to reach my goals.”

Lady Lee Cudillo

Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

As a Hotel and Restaurant Management student, you love planning, managing and preparing exceptional experiences. You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment. Your previous hospitality and customer service experience are an asset.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

  • Adaptable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Planner
  • Results-oriented
  • Team-oriented

SKILLS

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Enthusiasm
  • Time management

INTERESTS

  • Tourism
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Events
  • Business ownership
  • Management
  • Travel
  • Catering

All the Information You Need

MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES

Start planning with peace of mind and get the information you need on one easy-to-find page. Review start dates, locations, book and equipment costs and program fees.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

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DATES AND FEES

Start preparing with peace of mind. View information about courses and sections, including locations, delivery methods and costs. It only takes minutes to register and further your future.

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LIST OF COURSES

Plan out your preferred learning journey. Review a summary of this program’s courses to discover what you’ll learn and how an RRC Polytech education will help your career.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

Begin Your Journey

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Start Your Application

Your future is within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Experience industry-focused opportunities available at RRC Polytech and develop the knowledge and skills to grow, lead and excel in your future career.

Funding Your Education

Support yourself while pursuing your RRC Polytech education. You may be eligible for loans, grants and scholarships to help tackle your financial needs.

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