Culinary Institute of Barcelona
DCS
Restaurant and Pastry Business Entrepreneur Program
For anyone who wants to create, design and/or update their restaurant or pastry business proposal from a disruptive and innovative approach that is adapted to 21st century values
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit
Those who do not innovate are condemned to follow those who have
Today, the restaurant world is more complex than ever before, and the most successful establishments are those that combine design, creation and strategy in one business proposal, in short, the product.
That is why when we decided to design this course focused on restaurant and pastry business entrepreneurship , we wanted our students to feel that they are constantly looking towards the future, and that they understand that the only way to lead the future is by designing it themselves, in other words, by innovating.
This restaurant entrepreneur course offers you a 360º perspective, from ideation to post-inauguration, preparing you for the goal: "I am going to create my own restaurant". Whether you have a clear project or just a vague idea, this program will open your eyes to new ways of seeing the restaurant business and, above all, how customers will view your proposal in the coming years. This program is a journey through all the stages you will have to go through, with a particular focus on customers’ behavior, the latest business models and, of course, the digital world that will condition success.
One of the things that will surprise you most about this business program about Design, Creation and Strategy of Restaurant Business is its approach. Don't expect a course that floods you with information that you won't be able to manage. This course activates your knowledge in a different way: it teaches you to investigate and solve the problems you encounter whilst you design and create. Almost every subject includes a practical workshop, that's 11 workshops in total, in which you will work as a team to apply the knowledge you have acquired to real-life situations.
This approach also includes truly innovative perspectives, such as treating clients from an anthropological point of view, in which you will learn about both human motivations and behavior, so that you can design your restaurant accordingly.
This course teaches you how to create and the product and market strategy. You will use both digital and traditional tools, and by the end of the course, you will have acquired knowledge and a novel language that will give you a competitive edge when it comes to launching your idea.
You will bear witness to examples of successful business models from the hands of their creators and owners, from a burger restaurant to renowned Michelin-Star establishments.
You will learn the strengths and weaknesses of each and every one. You will accompany experts on a journey you will never forget, visiting more projects and delving deeper into the motivations and stories behind these legendary temples of gastronomy.
This course will open your eyes to new models, new ways of understanding what a restaurant can be and, above all, help you see the future before anyone else.
Preparing you to launch your own business in the 21st century
Learn to develop innovative and attractive culinary proposals
for different contexts and target audiences.
Acquire a sociological, anthropological and psychological perspective
in order to develop and design restaurant businesses using ideation, representation, modeling and optimization skills.
Understand the different types of restaurants and their particular features,
considering their size and from traditional to the most modern and experimental approaches.
Identify current trends in the restaurant sector
and how they can be applied to create gastronomic proposals.
Learn how to design a restaurant’s interior
in order to create a pleasant dining experience for your customers.
Learn marketing, digital and restaurant promotion techniques
in order to reach your target audience and expand your business sustainably.
Develop skills in purchasing management and inventory control
of food products and restaurant supplies.
Learn how to set up and manage a restaurant business,
including financial planning and human resource management.
Learn about food safety and hygiene standards
for different gastronomic business models and employees.
Develop customer service and problem-solving skills
for the foodservice industry.
Encourage creativity and innovation
when developing gastronomic proposals and managing a restaurant business.
420 hours designed to make every day
your learning is a spectacle
15
LEADING PROFESSIONALS
ON EACH SUBJECT
60+
SESSIONS
THAT OFFER MORE THAN KNOWLEDGE
4
FIELD TRIPS TO THE EXPLORER CAMPUS
TO ACQUIRE
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
3
PRACTICAL CHALLENGES
OUR ASSESSMENT,
YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE
14
TRANSFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS
ON CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, FUTURE,
AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Acquire much more than just knowledge
We train the next generation of entrepreneurs
Explore La Rioja: The Universe of Francis Paniego
Leaving early on a Monday and returning on Thursday afternoon, you will discover different business models of restaurants created by the same person. You will walk through the streets of various towns in La Rioja, tasting, learning, and living the experience, from dining in a tavern to eating at a restaurant with two Michelin stars.
The Journey will allow you to see at its best all the knowledge acquired throughout the entrepreneurship program. This is part of the experiential sessions, called Explorer, held outside the CIB, bringing you closer to the reality of the entrepreneurial chef, always guided by its protagonists, founders, and/or top executives.
For people who want to
successfully develop their own restaurant business
I want to start my own gastronomic business
For anyone who wants to open their own restaurant, coffee shop or bakery, dark kitchen, delivery service, food truck, catering service, among others.
I want to acquire business skills
For chefs with experience in the sector, who want to learn business and management skills to develop their own business and take it to the next level.
I want to change profession
For people with an interest in the world of gastronomy and business who are looking for comprehensive training that will provide them with the necessary tools to start their personal project.
I want to expand my business
For owners of small or medium-sized businesses in the restaurant industry who want to acquire tools and strategies to grow their business.
I want to complete my training
For students from any branch of gastronomy who want to take their training a step further by acquiring practical knowledge about culinary business management.
For entrepreneurs from all over the world who want to
revolutionize the future of gastronomy
50/50
PARITY
We try to achieve maximum gender diversity in our classrooms.
100%+
HAVE STARTED A BUSINESS
Or want to do so.
25
AVERAGE AGE
Male and female colleagues with professional experience.
100%+
INTERNATIONAL
You will live with entrepreneurial students from all over the world.
YOU BELIEVE THAT
Training is an investment in your future
Training should be international
Training for entrepreneurs needs to be more practical, focused and feedback-driven
Traditional training is not aligned with 21st-century demands
Barcelona leads innovation in international avant-garde gastronomy
Training must allow for a positive work-life balance
YOUR OBJECTIVE IS
To work in any field, context or business model
To take your professional career to the next level
To set yourself apart yourself with an innovative business proposal
To get the best possible education
YOU ARE
Entrepreneurial
Nonconformist
Passionate
Creative
Challenging
This is your moment
Early enrollment offers
The earlier you enroll, the less you pay.
Upcoming admission calls
Absolutely everything
All activities on the Enterpreneurchef Program
both inside and outside the CIB, are included in the price.
CIB Membership
You will become a CIBer for the rest of your life. You will have access to unique job offers, benefits and career opportunities.
Our facilities are your new laboratory
You will always be able to make use of dedicated spaces for experimentation, meetings, and teamwork.
Graduation Ceremony
You will remember this day as one of the most special and memorable days of your life.
The CIB is just the beginning
Attitude
CIBers
Being a CIBer means being ready for tomorrow. They are united by this forward-thinking attitude and their goal of impacting the future by enhancing their surroundings.
Job opportunities
CIB alumni have access to our job bank called "I want a CIBer". The CIB is a guarantee of talent for restaurants, hotels and food companies.
Entrepreneurship
We nurture the talent that comes from our classrooms. We are surrounded by great professionals who will know how to accompany you in the initial stages of your projects.
Events
The CIB organizes and hosts many events, and you, as a student or alumnus, will always be more than welcome.
Networking
When you finish your course, besides the knowledge you will have acquired, you’ll also have gained countless contacts of talented students from across the world, as well as your teachers. It will be up to you to make the most of them.
The next generation of teachers
We keep an eye out for talent and nurture that which emerges from our classrooms. Sometimes we have the honor of incorporating this talent into our team.
Your continuous education
CIBers will always have privileged access to our continuous education programs under the best conditions, including our postgraduate programs.
Use of the facilities
The CIB will be available for you to accelerate your ideas, give your presentations or propose an activity whenever you need it.
Whatever your future holds
We teach you how to stand out
Careers:
Launch your own project
Consultant in the gastronomic and catering sector
Business management and project development
Marketing management and digital transformation
Gastronomy research
Your competitive advantages:
You will have gained experience working with a variety of culinary business models, which will help expand your entrepreneurial horizons.
You will have been immersed in the role of an entrepreneurial chef, which will allow you to come up with unique proposals and manage a team by drawing on lateral leadership skills.
You will have earned a return on your educational investment through 100% practical learning focused on customer satisfaction.
You will have trained alongside leading professionals from the sector, and learned from the most up-to-date and distinguished content on the market.
You will know how to design and create your own gastronomic product using creative and innovative strategies.
You will have a 360º understanding of gastronomic businesses and the skills to manage the new digital tools used in the profession.
You will have acquired notions of anthropology and psychology applied to market analysis and the creation of new products.
You will have built a network of first-class national and international contacts, which will expand your job and business opportunities.
The CIBer diploma opens up the door to exclusive and prestigious job opportunities.
Our admissions team will walk you through each of these simple steps
Step 1
The first step is as simple as filling out the contact form for one of our advisors to contact you.
Step 2
We will assign you a personal advisor who will call you as soon as possible and will guide and support you throughout the process to answer all your questions.
Step 3
It is time to complete the admission form. This step is crucial to successfully reaching the next stage of the application process.
Step 4
If your admission form impressed us, you will move on to the interview phase with the Admissions Committee. This online interview will be set at a specific time depending on availability.
Step 5
If you pass our evaluation interview, our Admissions Committee will send you an email with the exciting news that you have been accepted into the Culinary Institute of Barcelona.
Step 6
You will have to reserve your place the same week you receive the acceptance email, and pay the rest of the registration fee within 15 days (30% of the total amount of the course you have chosen).
Step 1
The first step is as simple as filling out the contact form for one of our advisors to contact you.
Step 2
We will assign you a personal advisor who will call you as soon as possible and will guide and support you throughout the process to answer all your questions.
Step 3
It is time to complete the admission form. This step is crucial to successfully reaching the next stage of the application process.
Step 4
If your admission form impressed us, you will move on to the interview phase with the Admissions Committee. This online interview will be set at a specific time depending on availability.
Step 5
If you pass our evaluation interview, our Admissions Committee will send you an email with the exciting news that you have been accepted into the Culinary Institute of Barcelona.
Step 6
You will have to reserve your place the same week you receive the acceptance email, and pay the rest of the registration fee within 15 days (30% of the total amount of the course you have chosen).