Hotel/Restaurant Management

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The hospitality industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world and faces a continual need for well-educated professionals to staff, manage and develop the rising number of hotels, restaurants, resorts and related venues. Whether you desire to own your own business or work your way up the corporate ladder, lucrative and creative positions are available all over the world!

Champlain's Hotel/Restaurant Management program emphasizes both management skills and hands-on experience. You'll get a solid grounding in business management and, guided by industry-experienced professors, develop the knowledge and ability to "run it like you own it."

Program Highlights
- Accumulate more than 500 hours of hands-on experience in a variety of lodging and food-service environments, both on and off campus.
- Complete a second-year Field Experience, as well as a Senior Management Apprenticeship. You may choose to work in any number of venues, such as an independent or chain restaurant, a conference center hotel, a beachfront resort property, a luxury spa hotel, or a Vermont ski resort. Internship opportunities include national and international destinations, as well as local and regional employers. For more details, visit our HOTEL/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS page,
- Master important business skills you'll need on the job, such as marketing, accounting, personnel management and strategic decision making.
- Immerse yourself in computer software that is tailored to the hospitality industry and will enhance your skills in the areas of management, decision making, cost control, marketing and service to guests. Click here to view a list of the TECHNOLOGY incorporated into our learning activities.
- Join other Champlain students for a European study tour or spend a semester abroad.
- Earn professional Food Safety certification through the National Restaurant Association's "ServSafe" program.
- A biannual trip to New York City offers students behind the scenes tours of the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Radio City Music Hall and the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Trade Show at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center. This helps develop a big-picture perspective of the industry and illustrates a broad range of career opportunities.
- Work with a personal advisor in our Career Services office to help identify exciting job opportunities and learn how to make a memorable impression on prospective employers.
For more highlights of the Hotel/Restaurant Management major, view our PHOTO GALLERY.
Curriculum
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- COR 330 - CORE 9
- COR 340 - CORE 10
- MGT 330 - Human Resource Management
- Natural Science with lab
- HSP 360 - International Hospitality & Events
Fourth Year

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Second Semester:
- General Elective
- General Elective
- HSP 490 - Senior Hospitality Management Apprenticeship
BS Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management
Career Opportunities
The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing segments in Vermont, the U.S. and across the globe, ensuring a strong demand for employees and managers for decades to come. In Vermont and nationally, the hospitality industry is currently the second largest employer. As in any competitive industry, there is a clear need for educated, well-trained people to staff, manage and create the thousands of hotels, restaurants, resorts and special events that will service the rising demand for these services.

The lodging and foodservice industries offer a tremendous number of opportunities, whether you desire to own your own business or work your way up the corporate ladder--and there are lucrative and creative positions available all over the world! Here is a quick sampling of career roles in hotels and restaurants:
- Hotel general manager
- Marketing and sales director
- Conference and event coordinator
- Food and beverage director
- Catering director
- Hotel front desk manager
- Executive housekeeper
- Country innkeeper
- Restaurant general manager
- Regional manager
- Dining room manager or Maitre d'
- Kitchen or bar manager
- Private club manager
- Corporate or college foodservice director
- Private caterer
Jobs Reported by Recent Graduates
- General Manager, Troy Pub & Brewery & Revolution Hall music venue (Troy, NY)
- Banquet Manager, The Inn at Essex (Essex, VT)
- Catering Coordinator, Hilton Hotel & Conference Center (Burlington, VT)
- Assistant Event Planner, Food For Thought Catering (New York, NY)
- General Manager, Days Inn (Colchester, VT)
- Front Office Manager, Marriott Residence Inn (Portsmouth, NH)
- Kitchen Manager, Splash! at the Boathouse (Burlington, VT)
- Catering Sales Manager, Sheraton-Burlington Hotel & Conference Center
- Assistant Manager, One Flight Up Restaurant at the Burlington International Airport
- Front Desk Agent, Imperial Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)
- Cruise Catering Director, Northern Lights Cruise Ship (Lake Champlain, VT)
Earnings Potential

A recent nationwide survey by HVS Executive Search for the year 2005 revealed the following average salary ranges for hotel and restaurant managers, depending on the size and type of the property. Note that salaries will vary significantly depending on the size, location and type of hotel or restaurant you manage. Generally, the larger and more expensive the property is (more revenue, more employees), the higher the salaries for the managers.
- Hotel General Manager: $55,112 - $150,000
- Front Office Manager: $31,000 - $67,000
- Director of Marketing Sales: $64,767 - $106,527
- Executive Housekeeper: $40,314 - $58,682
- Food & Beverage Director: $61,902 - $87,418
- Catering Sales Manager: $35,824 - $41,795
- Restaurant General Manager, full-service: $51,358
- Assistant Restaurant Manager: $37,507
- Regional Manager, chain restaurant: $77,567
Note that for each of the positions listed above, the top salaries were significantly higher than these averages!
Student Resources
- Follow this link to our Hospitality Industry Resources webpage.
- Read what a couple of our Current Students have to say about the Hotel/Restaurant Management major at Champlain College.
Faculty