Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute

Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute

About Our Department


The Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) provides students with a strong foundation of technical, business, operations and human relation skills for entry level and supervisory employment in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality Management.  Located at the Monroe Center, its 6,500-square foot state-of-the-art instructional facility houses a 48-seat restaurant and two commercial kitchens, including an open à la carte and instructional kitchen with 16 workstations. HCTI delivers an immersive learning experience for students through a combination of classroom, online, and applied experiential learning, guest speakers, field trips and internships.
 
HCTI’s Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts and Supervision A.A.S. and Certificate programs are also accredited by the American Culinary Federation, meeting nationally recognized educational standards of excellence and competencies, and program graduates are automatically eligible to receive professional certification.

Spotlight


HCTI Named Top 10 School for Culinary Students

HCTI has again earned honors as one of the Top Schools for Culinary Students in the country. Katom.com compiles the list based on a variety of factors, including cost, employment rate, program options, early career income, and more. Institutions were also ranked according to program flexibility and affordability while maintaining a strong education leading to job placement and financial success.

Pandemic-driven Employment Losses Projected to Largely Recover

Seven of the top 20 current fastest growing industries are in leisure and hospitality - these industries are also projected to have the largest employment increases of any industry as reported by bls.gov  Now is the perfect time to pursue your hospitality or culinary career with expert training at FCC!

200 Monroe receives numerous OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards

This is the seventh year in a row that the restaurant, which opens each semester to serve the public gourmet, three-course meals, has received Diners’ Choice recognition. This year, 200 Monroe was recognized in the “Maryland – DC Suburbs” category for best overall, best food, best service, and best for foodies, as well being named in the “Washington, D.C. Area” category for best value. 

Faculty & Staff Contacts


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Institute Manager

Elizabeth DeRose
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301.846.2404
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Institute Manager
Shela Stewart
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240.629.7912
Office: MC-152B