Establishment
The Catering Services Program of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services was established in 2025 by decision numbered 2025.09.071, adopted at the University Senate meeting dated April 24, 2025, and numbered 09. The program will begin accepting students at Develi Hüseyin Şahin Vocational School on the Develi Seyrani Campus of Kayseri University in the Fall Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Degree Earned
The Catering Services Program of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services is based on the Fifth Stage degree system, which requires 120 ECTS credits for an associate degree in higher education. Upon successful completion of all program requirements and fulfillment of program qualifications, graduates will be awarded an Associate Degree with the title of "Catering Services Professional."
Program Profile
The Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering Services Catering Services Program is a higher education associate degree program that aims to develop the qualified human resources needed by the tourism and service sectors. The program aims to develop individuals who are sensitive to hygiene and sanitation standards, proficient in modern service techniques, strong communication skills, and focused on customer satisfaction, capable of working in hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, catering companies, fast-food establishments, passenger transport catering units, and similar food and beverage service areas. Throughout their studies, students will grasp the fundamental principles and practices of catering services, learn service and presentation techniques, develop teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills. They will also gain the ability to effectively utilize relevant technologies and develop solutions to improve quality in the service process. They will also be equipped to enter the sector as well-equipped individuals with knowledge of legal responsibilities and professional ethics. The tourism sector, encompassing many sub-disciplines such as accommodation, transportation, food and beverage, entertainment, and events, is a sector with high global growth and employment potential. Within this framework, the need for trained catering personnel to deliver high-quality service is increasing. In this context, the Catering Services Program aims to train fast-paced, meticulous, friendly, and solution-oriented professionals equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to meet industry expectations. It prepares its graduates for employment in tourism and accommodation establishments, food and beverage service organizations, and the catering sector.
Graduate Employment Profiles
Graduates of the Catering Services Program in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering Services are awarded the title of "Catering Services Professional" and are eligible for employment in a wide range of positions, including certified tourist establishments, hotels, restaurants, cafes, catering companies, airline and maritime transportation service units, hospital and school cafeterias. Graduates can work in positions such as waiters, baristas, coffee specialists, buffet managers, self-service managers, lounge managers, head waiters, food and beverage managers, bar managers, and catering organization managers. They can also specialize in menu planning, presentation design, beverage preparation and presentation, and customer relationship management, and work in positions such as food and beverage trainers, event managers, food and beverage inspectors, service chefs, or restaurant coordinators. They can pursue their careers as professionals who produce creative solutions that contribute to service quality and focus on customer satisfaction, in line with the development of the sector.
Transition to Further Studies
Candidates who successfully complete their associate's degree can vertically transfer to undergraduate programs in Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts and Management, and Food and Beverage Management, provided they receive a passing score on the Vertical Transfer Exam and are subject to quotas determined by the YÖK's framework regulations and the faculties/schools.
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Address and Contact Information
Department Head:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yılmaz DELİCE
Kayseri University, Develi, Hüseyin Şahin Vocational School, Develi/KAYSERİ
Email: ydelice@kayseri.edu.tr
Department Vice Chair:
Lecturer Sinan KILIÇKAYA
Kayseri University, Develi, Hüseyin Şahin Vocational School, Develi/KAYSERİ
Email: sinankilickaya@kayseri.edu.tr
Program Head:
Lecturer Zehra TANTALKAYA
Kayseri University, Develi, Hüseyin Şahin Vocational School, Develi/KAYSERİ
Email: zehratantalkaya@kayseri.edu.tr
