Bar Management, Associate in Applied Science
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KKProgram Code: 0437
Students in the Bar Management Associate in Applied Science can expect instruction on the major concepts and basic skills involved in owning, operating and managing food and beverage establishments, including bars, restaurants, food service facilities, along with other food and beverage concepts. Focused on all students including, non-traditional enrollees, owners and entrepreneurs, the program will develop key skills in finance, alcohol awareness, cocktail culture and design, pricing, customer service, profit margin creation, menu design, wine, beer and spirit knowledge, ordering and receiving, equipment, sanitation, and employee engagement. Upon completion, students will receive nationally recognized certifications in sanitation, customer service and alcohol awareness.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math | 4 |
| Two (2) Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social and Behavioral Sciences courses | 6 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| 330CUL 701 | Intro To Food Service I | 3 |
| 330CUL 703 | Food Sanitation & Safety I | 2 |
| 330CUL 705 | Chef's Training I-Section A | 4 |
| 330CUL 708 | Chef's Training I-Section B | 4 |
| HMGT 221 | Introduction to Beverage | 2 |
| HMGT 222 | Art of the Cocktail | 4 |
| HMGT 223 | Bar Concept Management | 2 |
| HMGT 224 | Bar Administration and Operations | 4 |
| HMGT 225 | Advanced Beverage Seminar | 3 |
| HMGT 806 | Customer Service Fundamentals | 3 |
| HMGT 807 | Hospitality Financial Management | 3 |
| HMGT 814 | Hospitality Procurement | 3 |
| HMGT 816 | Introduction to Hospitality Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
| HMGT 860 | Hospitality Internship | 4 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
One course must satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Bar Management. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Culinary Arts and an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Bar Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Courses may be substituted within the indicated categories (except Communications courses). One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an “HD” in the sequence below.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 330CUL 701 | Intro To Food Service I | 3 |
| 330CUL 703 | Food Sanitation & Safety I | 2 |
| 330CUL 705 | Chef's Training I-Section A | 4 |
| 330CUL 708 | Chef's Training I-Section B | 4 |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HMGT 221 | Introduction to Beverage | 2 |
| HMGT 223 | Bar Concept Management | 2 |
| HMGT 806 | Customer Service Fundamentals | 3 |
| HMGT 807 | Hospitality Financial Management | 3 |
| Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HMGT 222 | Art of the Cocktail | 4 |
| HMGT 224 | Bar Administration and Operations | 4 |
| HMGT 814 | Hospitality Procurement | 3 |
| Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HMGT 225 | Advanced Beverage Seminar | 3 |
| HMGT 816 | Introduction to Hospitality Marketing Principles | 3 |
| HMGT 860 | Hospitality Internship | 4 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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General Education Requirements
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Food Service Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $26,313 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $44,587 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $86,954 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $13 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $21 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $42 |
Annual Job Openings
791 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 70.56% |
| A certificate | 4.83% |
| Some college | 18.35% |
| An Associate degree | 0.71% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 5.54% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
5.54% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Bartenders
Job Description
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $21,009 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $22,053 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $38,701 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $10 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $11 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $19 |
Annual Job Openings
1708 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 79.94% |
| A certificate | 2.57% |
| Some college | 16.37% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 1.12% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
1.12% continue their education beyond an associate degree