Hospitality Industry Administration

HIA

Triton's Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) Program is recognized throughout the industry as a high quality training option for people pursuing a career in the fields of culinary arts, baking and pastry, restaurant, and hotel management.

Students enrolled in the program gain real-world experience working in Triton's student managed and operated dining room and retail bake shop. In addition to basic food preparation and service techniques, students also learn the fundamentals of the food service and hospitality industries daily operations. Students who choose Triton's Hospitality Industry Administration Program can select from concentrations in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Motel Management, Restaurant Management, and Bakery and Pastry.

Degrees

Certificates

Courses

Student Job Opportunities

Additional Resources

Visit Campus Dining and/or restaurants for more information and events.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

Successful completion of this program could lead to professional licensure or certification within the State of Illinois. Visit the Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure page to identify other states in which Triton College’s program requirements fulfill the educational guidelines for professional licensure and/or certification.

 Contact Information

Chef Denise Smith-Gaborit
Department Chair
Office: B-226
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3624
denisesmithgaborit@triton.edu

Chef Christopher Clem
Full-Time Faculty
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3625
christopherclem@triton.edu

Chef Manuel Uribe Espin
Full-Time Faculty
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3869
manueluribeespin@triton.edu

Jasmine Bilbao-Romero
Adjunct Faculty
jasminebilbao-romero@triton.edu

Ernest Davis
Adjunct Faculty
ernestdavis@triton.edu

Marisol Gutierrez
Adjunct Faculty
marisolgutierrez@triton.edu

Amela Musanovic
Adjunct Faculty
amelamusanovic@triton.edu

Jennifer Smith
Adjunct Faculty
jennifersmith@triton.edu

Loretha Smith
Adjunct Faculty
lorethasmith@triton.edu