Start Your Career at The Culinary Institute Switzerland
Aspire to a career in the culinary field by choosing the Culinary Institute Switzerland: the finest traditions, modern training kitchen and facilities; the latest management methods; and right in the heart of Europe.
Besides passion and dedication, the Culinary Institute Switzerland will provide you with complementary ingredients for a creative culinary career:
Focus on European cuisine
Located in Switzerland, the Culinary Institute is placed right at the heart of several European culinary traditions, including the classics – Italian and French. The programme will develop your appreciation in European culinary philosophies, skills, traditions and modern trends.
Leadership Programme
Leading a restaurant and/or a brigade requires knowledge not only in cooking and management but also in leadership. As an integral part of the culinary courses, the Leadership Programme will give you all the necessary tools for the management roles you will hold in your future.
Worldwide career guidance
To help you succeed in the culinary and hospitality industry, our dedicated career team offers a range of services such as the biannual International Recruitment Forum and international career trips that are designed to assist you in taking the first step towards your career.
International alumni network
After graduation you will automatically become a member of the alumni network of Swiss Education Group with over 12,000 graduates from 80 different countries.
Accreditations & Affiliations
- All degrees and diplomas are accredited by the State of Valais.
- Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) for all Master courses, as well as the Culinary Arts programmes.
- The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
The Culinary Institute Switzerland programme is the first outside the USA to be awarded full accreditation by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation and to have earned special designation as an ‘Exemplary Program’.
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