Mission Statement
The Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at National Louis prepares students for successful careers and eventual leadership roles across the foodservice and hospitality industries.
Programs in Culinary Arts prepare students for successful careers through strong professional skill development, comprehensive and current understanding of the foodservice industry, environmental awareness, and exemplary professional demeanor. Appropriate to their program of study, graduates of Culinary Arts programs gain a working knowledge of business principles and a broad appreciation of the knowledge and skills required for global citizenry.
Through its highly qualified faculty and dedicated staff, the programs in Culinary Arts foster an environment that values diversity, passion for learning, discipline, caring for the individual, creativity, inspiration to achieve, and intensity in all areas of endeavor. Simply put, the objective is to produce the future leaders of the foodservice industry. The program is rigorous and the standards are demanding.
The hospitality industry is one of the world’s most vast and diverse industries. Every time someone stays in a hotel or resort, dines in a bar or restaurant, or attends a sporting or cultural event, they are patronizing establishments in the industry. Large meetings and conventions are also part of the industry mix, as are casinos, cruise lines, and event planning.
At National Louis, students will earn a B.A. degree in Hospitality Management with the opportunity to focus in various concentration areas. Chicago’s leading hotels rank the program the No. 1 Chicago program for preparing students for hospitality management careers. The program’s focus is on the combination of theory and application. The core curriculum includes fundamental business management classes with an emphasis on the hospitality industry. The culmination of coursework and experience is the Senior Capstone Project, an endeavor where students from across the college collaborate on a complex project within multidisciplinary teams.