Contact Page - Culinary Management School in Switzerland

Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS):
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School is located in Luzern, and is a member of the Bénédict Switzerland chain of schools. The chain has grown into a world-renowned learning organisation, with specialisation in hotel management and culinary management being offered exclusively at BHMS in Luzern. Here, a selected group of approximately 200 students per year have the opportunity to prepare themselves for the hospitality opportunities available in the world's fastest growing market and career segment - the Service Sector. We pride ourselves in post graduate placement for our students, as this is how we measure success.

Switzerland is perfectly situated in the centre of Europe, bordered by France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein, and is an internationally-recognized destination for students seeking top quality education in Culinary Management, Business & Hospitality Management.

Courses
We offer a range of quality full-time Culinary Management training programs for our international students, while study options for Swiss and EU Students include Full-time and Part-time courses. All courses allow students to work in Switzerland for 50% of the course duration, and are  specifically designed for young adults wishing to enter the field of gastronomy. 

Academic programs at BHMS are offered 8 times in each calendar year, and degree programs twice. This allows students to start studies in a most flexible way. The Culinary Management Programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission.

Diploma in Culinary Management
- includes 6 months school with 6 months paid training (culinary internship). This first year program introduces potential students to the wonderful world of food and food production. It teaches basic food production techniques and allows the students to understand what the demands are that the industry requires of future culinarians. This basic course prepares a student for his first internship in a commercial kitchen and will allow him/her to obtain enough knowledge and skills to survive in the hustle and bustle of a large, fully-functional kitchen. Interpersonal and business communication skills are as much a necessity for culinarians as learning how to handle a knife and other kitchen equipment.
Aside from learning culinary expertise, students also learn basic math calculations as are needed in budgeting, menu pricing, and purchasing and inventory control as well as food safety, concept development, menu design, communications, marketing, and entrepreneurship. European culture, service management, facilities and design, food service law and professional ethics round out the theoretical portion of the program. Students must pass and prove their ability before being placed into an internship position.

Advanced Diploma in Culinary Management
- includes 6 months school with 6 months paid training (culinary internship). The second year of culinary management further develops food preparation skills by introducing recipes and specific regional and international cuisines so that students can identify and know how to prepare certain international favorites. Preparation and plate decoration as well as basic bread and pastry preparation skills are also a part of this more advanced year. By the time students have entered this program, they should have developed a love and passion for food as will be exemplified by their dedication to this highly respected and very much in demand profession. Students must pass and prove their ability before being placed into an internship position. On completion of the above courses, there is a transfer option to a BA and MA degree in Culinary Arts, to be completed at the University of Brighton in the UK.

Internships in Switzerland and Abroad
Students complete their industry training in a hospitality venue as associated with their program.