Renamed from Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Operations
Savour your passion for food with management skills
in food service, covering restaurant service, culinary,
business, entrepreneurship, and technology.
The Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Management (DRCM)
equips you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills
for management roles in the food service sector. Covering
restaurant service, culinary arts, business, entrepreneurship,
and technology, you will be prepared for diverse hospitality
sub-sectors. DRCM focuses on a business and entrepreneurial
mindset, essential F&B operational skills, and the ability to
leverage technology. You will excel in management,
problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills,
ready for rewarding careers in various industry segments.
- Cultivate a business and entrepreneurial mindset that prepares you to innovate and manage food and beverage
operations effectively
- Engage in a well-rounded curriculum that combines hands-on training in service and culinary arts with essential
business management skills
- Participate in a first-of-its-kind Talent Advancement Programme designed for career readiness, featuring industry mentorship,
short job placements, and a year-long internship, enabling you to build your career across various sub-sectors of the
hospitality industry
Your starting point doesn't define your success — discipline and hard work do. This course equipped me with service and culinary skills, plus a solid foundation in business management. I also gained valuable entrepreneurship skills applicable across various fields. The engaging nature of this course motivated me to excel, ultimately securing
my place at a local university.
As a DRCM graduate, you can pursue a variety of interesting roles within the F&B sector, working anywhere from critically acclaimed restaurants to international food chains. You will be able to join the ranks of talented restaurateurs and culinary experts as:
- Barista/Bartender/Sommelier
- Catering and Events Manager
- Chef/Culinary Specialist
- Food Services and Restaurant Manager
- Food Sustainability Specialist
- F&B Business Entrepreneur
- F&B Business Sales and Marketing Manager
- F&B Technology Specialist
As an RP graduate, you will be well-placed to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. You could even improve your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSP).
What’s more, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree with top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degree in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.
Skills Deepening
After graduating from DRCM, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue Specialist Diploma in Hospitality Business Management. Please check out our lifelong learning programmes.
Undergraduate Studies
DRCM graduates can pursue domain areas in top universities such as (not limited to):
Domain Areas
- Business Management
- Hospitality Management
- Culinary Science and Arts
- Humanities
- Entrepreneurship
You may also be eligible for exemptions and advanced standing at
top overseas universities.