College Diploma - Food and Beverage Management (FBM8) (Co-op)

The two-year Food and Beverage Management diploma will prepare students for a career in a diverse industry. Job opportunities can be found in wineries and microbreweries, restaurants, hotels and resorts, conference centers, sporting venues, cruise lines, and in the growing food and beverage e-commerce industry.

Courses are designed to provide students with practical hands-on learning and skills in bar operations, food service, beer tasting & brewing, menu costing & design, social media marketing, entrepreneurship, management and more. They will also graduate with globally recognized wine and beer certifications through WSET and Prud'homme, as well as essential industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handling and OTEC Service Excellence.

Students will connect with industry professionals and apply their knowledge during a semester-long co-op work experience within the food and beverage industry. They will also practice their skills at The Chef’s Table, Fanshawe College’s state-of-the-art restaurant and cafe at the London Downtown Campus, graduating with a portfolio of practical experience.