Hospitality Industry Administration
Triton's Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) Program is recognized throughout the industry as a high quality training option for people pursuing a career in the fields of culinary arts, baking and pastry, restaurant, and hotel management.
Students enrolled in the program gain real-world experience working in Triton's student managed and operated dining room and retail bake shop. In addition to basic food preparation and service techniques, students also learn the fundamentals of the food service and hospitality industries daily operations. Students who choose Triton's Hospitality Industry Administration Program can select from concentrations in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Motel Management, Restaurant Management, and Bakery and Pastry.
The hospitality industry is the number 2 employer in the United States and career opportunities are forecasted for continued growth.
Degrees
- Hospitality Industry Administration - Baking and Pastry Degree (Associates in Applied Science - C206M)
- Hospitality Industry Administration - Culinary Arts Degree (Associates in Applied Science - C206L)
- Hospitality Industry Administration - Hotel/Motel Management Degree (Associates in Applied Science - C206H)
- Hospitality Industry Administration - Restaurant Management Degree (Associates in Applied Science - C206F)
Certificates
- Baking and Pastry Certificate - C306H
- Beverage Management Certificate - C306J
- Culinary Training Certificate - C420A
- Hospitality Industry Administration Hotel/Motel Certificate - C406F
- Hospitality Industry Administration - Restaurant Management Certificate - C306C
Courses
Student Job Opportunities
- Aviary
- Blue Plate Chicago
- Hotel Zachary
- Peninsula Hotel
- Talbott Hotel
- Westin Chicago Northwest - Itasca
Additional Resources
Visit Campus Dining and/or restaurants for more information and events.
Contact Information
Chef Denise Smith-Gaborit
Program Coordinator
Office: B-226
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3624
denisesmithgaborit@customtoursandevents.com
Chef Christopher Clem
Full-Time Faculty
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3625
christopherclem@customtoursandevents.com
Chef Manuel Uribe Espin
Full-Time Faculty
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3869
manueluribeespin@customtoursandevents.com
Chef Denise Smith-Gaborit
Full-Time Faculty
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3869
denisesmithgaborit@customtoursandevents.com
Jasmine Bilbao-Romero
Adjunct Faculty
jasminebilbao-romero@customtoursandevents.com
Ernest Davis
Adjunct Faculty
ernestdavis@customtoursandevents.com
Marisol Gutierrez
Adjunct Faculty
marisolgutierrez@customtoursandevents.com
Josue Mancero
Adjunct Faculty
josuemancero@customtoursandevents.com
Amela Musanovic
Adjunct Faculty
amelamusanovic@customtoursandevents.com
Jennifer Smith
Adjunct Faculty
jennifersmith@customtoursandevents.com
Loretha Smith
Adjunct Faculty
lorethasmith@customtoursandevents.com