George Brown College’s Chef School has been thriving for over 25 years; it's no wonder the centre has earned an international reputation for developing graduates who are capable, creative, and leading edge.

It consistently receives the highest praise from fine dining establishments for its teaching quality, range of courses, and responsiveness to the needs of students and the industry. We constantly build on our tradition of quality cuisine and service.

In The City - Where It All Happens!
We are located right in the heart of downtown Toronto, our industry partners are right at your doorstep. Our externships provide industry experience with our chef partners in the finest hotels and restaurants of this vibrant city. So you'll be sure you're receiving the most up-to-date programming while taking advantage of industry linkages and work placements with some of the industry's leading chefs.

What Do Our Programs Offer?
The George Brown Chef School offers programs at all levels and reflects current industry demands. It maintains strategic alliances with industry partners to ensure students have access to unbeatable industry externships, unique program enhancements, and excellent employment opportunities upon graduation.

You can work toward qualification at the apprentice, certificate, diploma, and post-diploma level. Special Culinary Connect certificates and workshops offer convenient opportunities for lifelong professional development. The Chef School also offers specialized industry certificate programs for those currently in the workforce seeking upgrading or further training. Click here to jump to program courses.

Where Can This Take You?
With more than 9,000 restaurants in Toronto, over 120 hotels, and four million square feet of meeting and convention space, you won't have to look far to find excellent opportunities for employment upon graduation. And that's not even counting the private clubs and resorts, spas, catering companies, bakery and pastry shops, and food operations that are always looking for qualified chefs, cooks, and culinary managers.

George Brown Chef School truly is the Place to Be!

Contact Us
For more information on the Chef School and its programs, please contact the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism Management at:

Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2225
Phone: 1-800-265-2002
Email:

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Revised: September 10, 2009