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Catering operations manager - independent generalists in catering establishments

Catering operations managers are responsible for all sub-areas in small or medium-sized catering businesses such as canteens, small hotels, canteens, restaurants, etc. As they have developed the operating concept, they know the company's needs and offerings inside out. They constantly adapt the offer to the respective food trends and preferences of the clientele.

In their managerial role, they are responsible for the smooth running of all specialist areas of the restaurant business, which is why they plan individual processes from purchasing goods to dealing with feedback on guest satisfaction and monitor execution. Compliance with statutory quality and hygiene regulations is very important to them.

In addition to operational management, personnel management, planning and organization at the front, restaurant managers also take on administrative and business management tasks in the background. They calculate, manage the accounts and personnel administration and plan marketing and advertising concepts. They maintain business relationships with suppliers, authorities and other specialist bodies.

In short: restaurant managers know their business inside out and are always on the pulse of events. Their job requires passion, dedication and maximum commitment for the successful development of the business.

Would you like to find out more about this further training course, which can be completed with a federal professional examination? Are you looking for training opportunities in this field and would you like to compare the various schools and courses on offer?

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An apprenticeship with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education (VET Diploma) in the hospitality industry is not mandatory for admission to the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Hospitality Management with a Federal Diploma. You can hold any Federal VET Diploma, upper-secondary level or comparable qualification, but you must have worked in a managerial position in the hospitality industry for at least two years and be able to provide proof of this.

In order to be admitted to the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Gastronomy, you must attend a preparatory course and provide the required module qualifications or certificates of equivalence.

The final examination to become a catering manager with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education consists of four examination parts, which in turn can be divided into positions. The first part of the examination consists of a written case study, which lasts 180 minutes and is weighted fourfold. An oral specialist discussion lasting half an hour is weighted twice and constitutes the second part of the examination, while a learning reflection dossier created during the preparation phase is given a single weighting for the third part. Finally, also with a simple weighting, there is the oral examination discussion on the learning reflection, which lasts around 20 minutes. The examinations for prospective restaurant managers are graded from six to one with full and half marks and must not be below 3.0. In addition, the overall grade must be at least 4.0 and no more than one of the examination parts and not the case study may be below 4.0.

The examination regulations for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Catering Management stipulate that the following module qualifications are required for admission to the final examination:

  • Hospitality law
  • Operational management
  • Accounting
  • Kitchen
  • Service / sales
  • Law
  • Personality
  • Guidance
  • Marketing
  • Finances
  • Company organization
  • Administration and law

In addition, at least one of the following compulsory elective modules must be completed:

  • Gastronomy
  • Accommodation
  • System catering

Continuing education, further training as a catering manager is a preparatory course for the Federal Professional Examination (FPE), which leads to a federal certificate if passed.

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GastroZurich Education Center
Gastro Kanton Zürich - Strong together for the hospitality industry
Gastro Kanton Zürich represents the interests of the hospitality industry in public and with the authorities. All our efforts are aimed at providing restaurateurs with the best conditions for successful hospitality.
In our training center, we offer a comprehensive, attractive and up-to-date range of courses for hospitality industry training and continuing education, further training. Our courses promote professional and personal skills and help restaurateurs to run their businesses successfully.
Region: Zürich
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The G1-G3 gastro-entrepreneur training course is the comprehensive, part-time management training course in the hospitality industry. It has a modular structure and is suitable for all levels. Entry is possible at all levels and previous learning and work achievements are recognized. The training is offered and carried out throughout Switzerland in the training centers of the cantonal associations of the hospitality industry.
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