Prepare for a Career in the Culinary and Hospitality Industry

CCSF Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Department offers multiple programs. Depending on your goals and time commitment you can:

  • Earn a Culinary Arts, Food Service, or Hospitality Management associate degree.
  • Earn a certificate in Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Entrepreneurship Innovation in Hospitality Management, Culinary and Service Skills Training*, Baking and Pastry, or Culinary Arts Basic Training
  • Take a class to hone your home cooking skills

Degree and certificate programs are rigorous, 5 days a week, full-day programs, with most classes offered during the day.

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program at the Ocean campus is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.

* Culinary and Service Skills Training certificate is currently on hold.

 

CAHS Highlights

Culinary Clash 2026

Our CAHS students will be participating in the upcoming Culinary Clash 2026 competition, a scholarship/fundraising event in partnership with the InterContinental Hotel, at the BISTRO 888. The event sells out fast so make your reservations today under "Experiences" via OpenTable!

Sunday, March 1st, Culinary Clash Night #1 (Student Chefs: Ed Castorena & Maliah Chin)

Sunday, March 8th, Culinary Clash Night #2 (Student Chefs: Logan McGovern & Sonal Ruparel)

Sunday, March 15th, Culinary Clash Night #3 (Student Chefs: Jake McCambridge & Quis White)

We Are Hiring

We are hiring for the following position and are looking for qualified and passionate instructors to join our team.