Business & Hospitality Training

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Business & Hospitality Training

Foundations of Wine

Covers topics and practical skills essential to a career in the wine industry, be it distribution, retail, restaurant or hospitality settings. Focus on knowledge needed to prepare for entry level certification exams, such as those offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Society of Wine Educators. Explore the basics of wine, global regional differences, service techniques and food pairings. Blind tastings included to develop distinction ability. Hobbyists welcome. Instructor: Andy Hale. Students must be 21 years old and register by calling 828-398-7903. Exams not part of the class.

T, 2/8-3/1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., SEF-7848-016WT RM 225, Magnolia, Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $111.35

ServSafe Manager Certification

Prepare for the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing exam grade of 75%, the student will earn this industry recognized certification valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.

T, 2/1, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., SEF-5816-068HS RM 207, Goodwill Ctr., Goodwill Fees: Course: $106.00

T, 4/19, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., SEF-5816-070HS RM 207, Goodwill Ctr., Goodwill Fees: Course: $106.00

Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast ®

The Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast® (CBI) at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is designed to support the rapidly growing craft beverage industry in Western North Carolina and the Southeast by providing curriculum and non-credit courses in brewing, distilling, fermentation and related business practices. The Institute prepares individuals for positions in brewery and distillery operations and management, distribution, sales and marketing, and customer service or to be self-employed and open their own craft production facility.

In addition to brewing, distillation and winemaking practices, students perform experiments and vet their production output via sensory evaluations.

Basic and Advanced Culinary Skills Classes

Through a cooperative arrangement with A-B Tech and ABCCM, we are able to offer these 13-week, 216-hour culinary skills classes. Cost: $750, Scholarships available to qualified veterans When: M/T/W, 8 a.m.—2:30 p.m. w/lunch break Where: Veteran’s Restoration Quarters 1329 Tunnel Road Asheville, N.C. Contact: Eric Cox, Culinary Instructor 828-259-5333, ext. 1606 for more information

Learn, Formulate and Test Test Kitchen and Natural Products Laboratory

Located at A-B Tech Enka, BioNetwork’s facilities provide onsite equipment rental, laboratory testing, and training opportunities for entrepreneurs, chefs, restaurateurs, and enthusiasts with the desire to explore new and alternative food and beverage formulation, presentation techniques, and cooking methods.

https://www.ncbionetwork.org/foodmanufacturing