Student Experience
What to Expect
Algonquin College is proud to provide a diverse and dynamic student experience. Check out the highlights below to get a sense of what to expect as a student in the Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management program.
Success Stories and Testimonials
Hear from Tsvetan, Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management Graduate, Hotel Sales Manager:
“What makes Algonquin College the best place to study for me is that it keeps itself abreast of the latest trends of the industry.
They have seasoned instructors who recognize potential in their students, including myself, and give them the support they need to be successful.
Lastly, the college has provided me with the right environment to grow and hone my skills as a hospitality student through the hands-on learning experience in Restaurant International.”
– Julie-Ann Madlansacay, Graduate, Assistant Manager-Banquet Operations, Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Work-Integrated Learning
Students in the Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management program gain skills and knowledge in real-life learning environments. In addition to a on-site training restaurant, the School of Business and Hospitality houses seven industry-standard kitchen/baking labs, a retail food shop, a large-capacity demo theatre, and a state-of-the-art purchasing and receiving department. During the managerial component of the program, students study in dedicated computer labs equipped with the latest industry software for learning hotel reservations training, menu-costing and financial analysis.
Students gain hands-on skills in cocktail artistry and beverage service in our newly renovated, fully-stocked bar lab. Read about it here.
Learn more about Restaurant International, our hands-on learning laboratory that provides our students the opportunity to practice the skills they learn in their programs.
Learn how you can bridge directly into the third year of our four-year Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management (Honours) degree program.