PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Advanced Training Course in Food & Beverage Management – Executive Chef develops technical, managerial and creative competences for the organisation and management of professional kitchens and culinary teams. The programme combines academic learning, guided individual study, practical activities and Work-Based Learning, connecting theoretical knowledge, professional competences and direct experience in real hospitality environments. Particular attention is given to kitchen management, menu development, food costing, purchasing, leadership, quality, innovation, sustainability and the enhancement of Italian gastronomic heritage.
15 March 2027 – 15 September 2028
18 months
Fabrizio Gaviano
€ 1.390,00
ECTS: 30
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The programme develops competences in:
- culinary management;
- kitchen organisation;
- menu development;
- food costing;
- purchasing and supplier management;
- leadership and team management;
- food safety and quality;
- profitability and budgeting;
- sustainability;
- Italian gastronomic heritage;
- digital and Artificial Intelligence tools.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODOLOGY
The programme combines:
- online lessons;
- guided individual study;
- assignments;
- case studies;
- practical activities;
- Work-Based Learning;
- Project Work / Thesis;
- final assessment.
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the programme and final assessment, Agorà Italian Academy issues the Certificate of Advanced Training in Beverage & Food Management – Executive Chef, corresponding to a 30 ECTS programme.
KEY INFORMATION
- Duration: 18 months
- ECTS: 30
- Language: English
- Delivery: Online + Individual Study + Practical Activities + Work-Based Learning
- Internship / WBL: 15 ECTS / 375 hours
- Project Work / Thesis: 3.75 ECTS / 100 hours
- Programme Director: Fabrizio Gaviano
- Tuition Fee: € 1.390,00
2027–2028 PROGRAMME CALENDAR
- Programme Start: 15 March 2027
- Initial Academic & WBL Phase: March – September 2027
- Internship / Work-Based Learning: April – September 2027
- Academic Programme Resumption: December 2027
- Advanced Academic & Project Work: December 2027 – September 2028
- Final Assessment & Project Discussion: September 2028
- Official Programme Completion & Certification: 15 September 2028
- Total Programme Duration: 18 months
Work-Based Learning is an integral component of the programme.
CURRICULUM
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Program Modules
The complete programme curriculum is available in the downloadable Programme Syllabus.
- Becoming a Complete Executive Chef with an Italian Touch
- Managing Kitchens of Different Sizes, Types and Business Models
- Profitability and Leadership
- Mediterranean Gastronomic Offer, Menu Development and Food Costing
- Purchasing, Suppliers and Kitchen Budgeting
- Workflow Design and Complex Kitchen Management
- Italian Regional Cuisine and Mediterranean Diet
- Global Kitchens and Catering Operations
- Digital and Artificial Intelligence Tools for Kitchen Management
