Prepare for a Career in the Culinary and Hospitality Industry

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

The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies Department, in partnership with InterContinental San Francisco, proudly announces the winners of the 15th Annual Culinary Clash.

Winners: Quis White and Jake McCambridge
2nd place : Maliah Chin and Ed Castorena
3rd place: Sonal Ruparel and Logan McGovern

Now in its 15th year, Culinary Clash has become one of San Francisco’s most anticipated culinary traditions, serving as a competition, scholarship fundraiser, and launchpad for emerging talent. 

This year’s event featured six CCSF culinary students competing in teams of two across three consecutive Sunday dinners in March at Bistro 888 inside InterContinental San Francisco, with each team presenting an original three-course menu to both the public and a panel of chefs, media, and industry professionals. A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold for each dinner directly benefits the CCSF Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies programs, supporting student education and career development.