The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) Launches Hospitality Management Program

With 35 years of excellence in the culinary education industry, ICE's Hospitality Management program is the newest addition to the culinary school's comprehensive diploma programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts and Culinary Management. "The quality, value and price of ICE's new Hospitality Management program will change the way students are educated in the field of restaurant management," said ICE President Rick Smilow. From hotel operations and food purchasing to front office training and event planning, students will learn the theory and practice of hospitality management as they gain the skills, knowledge and network to begin an exciting and successful career. The Hospitality Management program culminates with an externship, during which students put their learned skills to use in the real world. Aside from leading industry mentors, Hospitality Management students are also given access to ICE's extensive Career Services Department.

ICE's Hospitality Management program is geared toward those who are ambitious, people-oriented, passionate about being of good service, or perhaps those that just need a change and an opportunity to see the world through a prosperous career in hotels, resorts, spas and more. The 8-to 12-month curriculum consists of 428 hours of classroom learning, followed by 210 hours of externship, where students put theory into practice. Hospitality Management students will learn in small, attentive classes and will be trained in the latest hotel property and management systems and technology. "A successful career in hospitality management begins with an educational foundation that arms students with the practical knowledge and skills they'll need to burst onto the management scene," said Tom Voss, Director of ICE's Hospitality Management program.

Tom Voss brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to his students. Mr. Voss has held numerous positions in the Hilton Hotel Organization including, General Manager, Accounting Manager and Food & Beverage Director. After 20 years of service in the industry,he turned to education to impart his learned experiences to eager and ambitious students. Mr. Voss now arrives at ICE to launch his greatest feat, an extensive, quality and affordable hospitality management program located in the heart of New York City.