Higher Vocational Training in Restaurant Service Management
Higher Vocational Training in Restaurant Service Management
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Duration2 courses
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Start dateSeptember 2027
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Service professionals for the new era of hospitality
In tourism, hospitality and food service, service is absolutely key; meeting customer expectations is the ultimate goal of any food and beverage business.
Higher Vocational Training in Restaurant Service Management prepares you, through an experiential learning methodology, to perform the key tasks required in this sector with confidence and competence.
You will develop a strong professional profile, preparing you to work across a range of areas and roles. You will acquire the skills needed to perform effectively, whether in prestigious companies or in your own business.
Connect with the sector from day one
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Product presentations and tastings
Leading companies in the sector present their products and explain the production processes, followed by tastings to learn about their characteristics and applications in culinary arts and restaurant services.
Demonstrations by leading industry professionals: chefs, sommeliers and maîtres offer demonstrations and share their knowledge, providing insight into the profession and the latest trends in the sector.
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Fairs and gastronomic events
During your studies, you will participate in leading trade fairs and gastronomic events, where you will have the opportunity to connect directly with professionals and companies, discover the latest industry trends and apply what you have learned in a real-world environment.
Fòrum Gastronòmic
You will participate directly in one of the leading gastronomic events, gaining hands-on experience alongside chefs and industry professionals. This experience will help you develop skills such as agility, organisation and teamwork.
Barcelona Wine Week
You will participate in the different stands and tasting areas at the event, where you will expand your knowledge of wine and service, gain first-hand insight into the wine industry and connect with industry professionals.
Alimentaria
You will participate in stands and gastronomic areas at one of the sector's leading international trade fairs. You will discover new products and trends in food innovation and put your organisational and service skills into practice in a professional and international environment.
CETT Alimara Awards
You will participate in the organisation and support of the CETT Alimara Awards ceremony. This experience will give you an insight into how an institutional event is organised and introduce you to projects related to innovation, sustainability and digitalisation in the sector.
CETT Cooking Competition and CETT Service Competition
You will participate in CETT's internal competitions, where you can put your technical and service skills to the test and develop competencies such as autonomy, initiative, responsibility, communication and the ability to work under pressure.
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Solidarity and sustainable actions
To convey our social commitment as part of our philosophy, at CETT we participate in numerous solidarity and sustainability initiatives:
Tapa Solidària
You will participate in this solidarity initiative linked to restaurant services, bringing gastronomy closer to projects with a positive social impact.
Gastrorecup
You will learn about and participate in initiatives focused on food recovery and reducing food waste, applying sustainability criteria in the field of gastronomy.
La Marató de TV3
You will participate in solidarity initiatives linked to La Marató de TV3, contributing through gastronomy and restaurant services to an initiative that promotes social awareness and engagement.
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Trobada Gastronòmica and culinary networking
Every year, we organise the Trobada Gastronòmica, an event featuring presentations, talks and demonstrations focused on a specific theme, with leading professionals from the world of cooking and gastronomy.
It is a meeting point between companies and our students. Supported by chef Carles Gaig as its ambassador, it features special and enriching content, with the participation of renowned gastronomy professionals such as Joan Roca, Fina Puigdevall, Nandu Jubany, the Torres brothers, Ferran Centelles and Javier de las Muelas, among others.
Why study Higher Vocational Training in Restaurant Service Management at CETT?
Innovative pedagogical model
The program stands out for its personalised teaching with individual tutoring, continuous assessment and small group classes. In addition to technical skills, personal skills development is encouraged.
Thus, your training will be tailored to your needs, facilitate in-depth learning and prepare you to take on leadership roles.
Integrated practical training
More than 60% of the training is practical. You will acquire direct experience in different real restaurant and hospitality environments, including Espai Fòrum, Aula Restaurant and the Summum Restaurant at Hotel Alimara, under the supervision of professionals with experience in the sector.
International mobility in connection with the sector
You will have the opportunity to take part in international academic exchanges and professional internships abroad. By participating in relevant events and trade fairs in the restaurant industry, you will expand your professional network and increase your global opportunities.
Commitment to sustainability and innovation
The program is based on the principles of environmental sustainability and resilience of business models. Combined with learning about techniques, economic management and leadership, you will be ready to address current and future challenges in the field of restaurant service sector.
Awards and recognitions
CETT obtains the identification of Integrated Vocational Training Centre (FPCAT Centre), granted by la Agencia Pública de Formación y Cualificación Profesionales de Cataluña.
CETT has been recognised in the 13th edition of the Innovation in VET Measures Plan for its outstanding project ‘Building Experiences: Projects with application challenges in real CETT companies in Catering and Cooking'.
Ton Zambrano, second-year student of the Higher Technician in Restaurant Service Management, has won first prize for best head waiter at the 4th edition of the Josep Lladonosa Gastronomic Awards.
Núria Benages, Núria Esvertit and Rut Faura, students in the 2nd year of the Technician in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, and Restaurant Services, took part in the 23rd edition of the Bartolomeo Scappi international gastronomic competition from 22 to 24 April.
Why CETT?
CETT-UB is an institution with a solid academic reputation: it has the backing of the University of Barcelona, high rankings in international rankings, more than 55 years of experience and more than 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: each year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism and hospitality, cuisine and gastronomy and marketing and events. This cultural diversity, together with the possibilities of academic mobility will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training is aligned with the needs of the labor market. With more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to job and internship opportunities. In addition, we offer you a high percentage of employability among CETT graduates, a testament to the quality and relevance of training in the sector.
At CETT-UB, you will learn through challenges and real projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions that will allow you to stand out and develop your skills with an open view of the world.
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: the Alimara University Hotel, the Aula Restaurant, the Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real working environments, connect with working professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
Rooms
Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
Internationalisation will allow you to grow personally in a multicultural environment, improve your professional skills and enhance your employability. You will learn foreign languages, discover other cultures and enjoy unique and enriching experiences.
With this in mind, at CETT we promote educational exchanges with centres in other countries and professional internships in companies in the sector.
International mobility
Erasmus+: you have access to Europe's leading academic exchange programme, both within the European Union and in other European partner countries.
FP Network: this network of European cities, of which Barcelona City Council is a member, facilitates the diversification and enrichment of student education.
Collaborative projects: these include direct agreements, strategic partnerships and shared projects with other European institutions, such as Taste Europe on the Go with Helsinki, Breda and Bardolino.
International internships: you can also undertake a professional internship with a company anywhere in Europe once you have completed your studies.
Internships and jobs
During your studies you will do a period of 515 hours of work experience in the sector.
Thanks to the Career Services department team, you will be able to choose from among the more than 900 companies with which CETT has collaboration agreements.
- You will be able to do your internship in CETT's partner companies, in haute cuisine restaurants, in restaurant chains, in hotels or in catering companies, depending on your preferences.
- It aims to complement and consolidate your knowledge, skills and technical competences in real companies in the sector and in different types of companies.
- With company placements, you will start your professional career in a working environment.
- Remember that you will also do your practical training in the centre's technical classrooms and practical training in the Forum Restaurant Classroom and in CETT's own companies.
Discover some of our partner companies
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Career opportunities
- Maître / room or dining room management
- Catering and banqueting operations manager
- Catering area management
- Food and beverage department manager
- Bar-cafeteria manager
- Purchasing manager
- Warehouse or cellar manager
- Sommelier
- Barista
Student Services
Students will have at their disposal a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT Campus offers a wide range of food and beverage services at Espai Fòrum, Aula Restaurant and Hotel Alimara.
Other services that may interest you
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Career Services
The Career Services department guides and assists you in finding internships and job opportunities with leading companies in the sector. It also provides access to an extensive range of job and internship opportunities.
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International
The CETT International Centre offers you personalised attention to internationalise your studies with a wide range of exchanges and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The main mission of the CETT Alumni Association is to promote the relationship between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a series of advantages in the professional, training and social fields.
Continuity of studies and access to higher education
The CETT offers you the possibility of extending and complementing your training starting from this cycle by means of different strategies for continuing your studies.
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Higher level vocational training courses
- Higher Vocational Training in Culinary Management
- Higher Vocational Training in Tourism Accommodation Management
- Higher Vocational Training in Travel Agency and Event Management
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University degrees
- Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
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University extension diplomas
- Higher Diploma in Sommelier
CETT Facilities
The CETT campus is located in the Horta district of Barcelona. It consists of the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, the Hotel Alimara Barcelona and the Àgora BCN Residencia Universitaria Internacional.
