B.A. in Business - Foodservice Management

B.A. in Business - Foodservice Management

The Foodservice Management Concentration provides business students with a solid foundation in all areas of foodservice management and food-related industries including operations, procurement, production, distribution and service as well as consumer behavior.

The concentration is focused on preparing graduates to work for network-based, large-scale operations such as chain and franchise restaurants and catering companies, as well as large retailing and food delivery entities that package, prepare and/or supply food to establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities and other commercial businesses.

Like other Kendall programs, students learn from an immersive teaching process which includes industry internships as well as an integrative senior project.

Foodservice Management Course Sampling:

Introduction to Foodservice Management - explores the vast world of the foodservice industry including contract feeding, hotel operations, independent restaurants, senior living, educational foodservice, personal chef, catering, research and development.

Quantity Foodservice/Production - focuses on strategies for serving large numbers of people including quantity food purchasing, production and service as well as food safety, procurement, daily operations, food delivery systems and commissary systems.

Logistics of Foodservice Management - provides an overview of the systems and processes involved in the purchasing and distribution of food over large geographical areas. Students learn the concepts of supply chain management, distribution, producing and moving food in large quantities, inventory management and delivery to distant hard-to-reach locations.

Consumer Behavior - explores how consumers make purchasing decisions based on rational and irrational criteria. Students discover the bases of modern advertising, promotions and merchandising strategies.

Sanitation - teaches students how to ensure a healthy and safe foodservice operation including HAACP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), personal hygiene, food purchasing/receiving/storage, food preparation and serving, food contamination, food-borne illnesses and pest management.

Ingredients - introduces students to common terminology of the food industry, allowing them to understand the basics of food and beverage identification with an emphasis on common usage, as well as familiarity with serviceware and general kitchen equipment.

Food and Beverage Management - challenges students to make effective business decisions by studying different operating scenarios. Students learn menu planning and cost control concepts, develop budgets, analyze financial statements, recommend operational adjustments, handle human resource issues, and make policy decisions that affect management, staff and ownership.

Human Nutrition – investigates the role of nutrition in food and health and the impact nutrition has on the foodservice industry. Students learn basic nutrition concepts and discuss current findings and controversies. They explore foods, labels, recipes and menus for nutritional benefits, and plan diets and marketing strategies for specialized populations.

For more than 75 years, Kendall College has been offering engaging, specialized fields of study with a strong emphasis on immersive learning that is geared to your academic, personal, and professional success. Learn more about Kendall's rich history. Listen to what our students and alumni say about their experience at Kendall.

Whether you choose Kendall's acclaimed School of Culinary Arts , world-renowned School of Hospitality Management , innovative School of Business , or well-established School of Education , you are encouraged to explore your talents, interests, and passions-and to discover a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Kendall College Mission

Kendall College cultivates students’ passions into rewarding professions through rigorous learning experiences in the classroom, local communities, and the world.

Kendall Focus:

• Commitment to preparing professionals who contribute to the vibrancy of their communities.
• The inspiration of students’ creativity, responsible global citizenship, and environmental and social stewardship.
• Campus-wide dedication to diversity through curriculum and access.
• Supportive, student-centered environment focused on academic excellence.
• Comprehensive assessment of institutional effectiveness, student learning, and graduate success.

Located near the heart of Downtown Chicago

In 2005, Kendall College relocated from the near suburbs to our current location along the Chicago River at Goose Island. The campus is a reclaimed, 100-year-old factory building, most recently home to a Sara Lee research facility.

Affiliations

Kendall College is a subsidiary of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 60 accredited campus-based and online universities offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 740,000 students around the world. Our students are part of an international, academic community that spans 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.Through this partnership, we are able to offer students unprecedented access to global education, internships and professional opportunities.