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Open Laboratory "Academy of Restaurant Business" at the International Humanitarian University

The International Humanitarian University continues to implement innovative educational solutions that bring students closer to real-life professional conditions. Thanks to the initiative and support of the President of the International Humanitarian University, Academician Serhiy Kivalov, the "Academy of Restaurant Business" has been officially opened within the university.

This unique educational space has been specifically designed for students of the Faculty of Management, Hospitality, and Tourism. It enables them to develop key skills in the restaurant business, become familiar with international service standards, and master modern management technologies in the hospitality industry.

Innovative Approach to Training Specialists in the Restaurant Industry
The Faculty of Management, Hospitality, and Tourism has traditionally been a leader among higher education institutions in Ukraine that train professionals in the hospitality sector. In recent years, the faculty has consistently ranked in the TOP-10 universities in Ukraine for the popularity of the "Hospitality and Restaurant Business" specialty and holds the number one position in the Southern region.

The opening of the "Academy of Restaurant Business" represents another significant step in strengthening the practical component of education. Students now have the opportunity to undergo training and practice in realistic conditions that closely simulate working in a modern restaurant.

🔹 State-of-the-art equipment – The laboratory is equipped with the latest restaurant inventory, professional dishware, tableware, and technologies used in leading hospitality establishments.
🔹 Realistic environment – The interior design of the space reflects contemporary trends in restaurant design. This allows students to better understand ergonomics, lighting, color schemes, and space organization.
🔹 Interactive learning – The use of digital technologies and multimedia equipment helps students analyze various aspects of the restaurant business, simulate service scenarios, and test new concepts.

What Benefits Does Laboratory Training Provide to Students?
🔸 Practical Training in Restaurant Service
The laboratory hosts practical classes where students learn service etiquette, table setting according to international standards, and the art of presenting dishes and beverages. Through case studies, they practice interaction algorithms with guests and enhance their communication skills.

🔸 Familiarization with Modern Restaurant Technologies
The laboratory allows students to use digital tools for automating processes in food service establishments, such as table reservation systems, order management, and CRM solutions for guest interaction.

🔸 Development of Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurial Mindset
Beyond traditional restaurant service, students engage in developing their own restaurant concepts, designing interiors, testing unique ideas, and implementing innovative solutions for the restaurant business.

🔸 Preparation for Starting Their Own Business
A unique opportunity for students is to develop their own start-ups in the restaurant business. In the laboratory, they can test business models, create prototypes of future establishments, and develop business strategies.

The Laboratory as a Platform for Career Growth
Graduates of the Faculty of Management, Hospitality, and Tourism, thanks to the skills acquired, become highly competitive specialists who can work:
✔️ In leading restaurants and hotels in Ukraine and Europe.
✔️ In international restaurant business chains.
✔️ In their own start-ups and enterprises, launching their own business.

The laboratory places special emphasis on the digitalization of education. The use of interactive boards, multimedia equipment, and specialized software enables students to simulate real-life restaurant service scenarios, analyze and improve communication skills with guests, and integrate modern hospitality industry trends.
The opening of the laboratory reaffirms the strategic course of the Faculty of Management, Hospitality, and Tourism at the International Humanitarian University towards innovation, the integration of modern technologies into the educational process, and the training of highly qualified professionals in the hospitality industry.

📍 We invite everyone who wants to build a successful career in the restaurant business to join our team of professionals!