Instructor Culinary
850.769.1551 ext. 4019
wfravel@gulfcoast.edu
AdvisorMandy Gainey
Chef Instructor
850.769.1551 ext. 5852
mgainey@gulfcoast.edu
AdvisorChris Infinger
Chef Instructor
850.769.1551 ext. 2848
cinfinger@gulfcoast.edu
Culinary Management, AS
Enter the Exciting World of Culinary Arts!
A career in Culinary Management offers a rewarding lifelong learning experience in a creative, fast-paced and professional environment. The Culinary Management program at Gulf Coast State College is recognized as one of the top three Culinary programs in Florida.
Housed in the Charles Hilton Center (Advanced Technology Center), the kitchen facilities are state of the art and unrivaled in the region. Our classes are taught by professional chefs and have low student-to-teacher ratios. Students will develop professional culinary skills beyond the "knife" and broaden their skill set, preparing them for a variety of positions in the current industry market.
![Chopping knife](/academics/academic-division/business-technology-culinary/culinary-programs/images/chopping-knife.jpg)
Culinary Management Program Course Requirements
h3
Philosophy/Religion or
Literature
Biological Science
Hotel-Restaurant Management
Dining Room Operations
Restaurant & Kitchen Courses
Culinary and Hospitality Externship
Nutrition Courses
Banquet & Convention Mgmt
Wine Essentials
A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog
Culinary Management Program Accreditation
The Culinary Management AS degree program at Gulf Coast State College is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095 , as well as the Florida Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.Gulf Coast's Culinary School Ranked 3rd Best in Florida
GCSC's culinary management program has been ranked the third best culinary school in Florida by Best Choice Schools in the "Top 10 Best Culinary Schools in Florida 2016-2017" report. GCSC was selected based on the solid program offerings, professional experiences for students and their accreditation by the American Culinary Federation.![Paul Ashman](/academics/degrees-programs/program-by-pathway/business-technology-manufacturing/culinary-management-as/images/paul-ashman.jpg)
I could have never dreamed that as a student here over 20 years ago my career would bring me full circle back to GCSC!
What will you do with a Culinary Management Degree?
In this field, people find careers as:
Butchers and Meat Cutters
Food Service Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Butchers and Meat Cutters
Food Service Managers
Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:
University of Florida
Florida State University - Panama City
University of Central Florida
![Dish of Food](/academics/degrees-programs/program-by-pathway/business-technology-manufacturing/culinary-management-as/images/dish-food.jpeg)
Are you ready to Get Started?
Apply to GCSC
Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.
Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.