Cinnamon Academy

Cinnamon Hospitality Academy

We believe that doing what you love brings you closer to discovering yourself. Sharpen your skills and enter global hospitality with the Cinnamon Hospitality Academy, in partnership with Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA), delivering a licensed VET by EHL programme, designed by EHL (founded in 1893 as Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne).

Rise to your future, with a globally recognised certification, in doing what you love.

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About VET by EHL

The Vocational Education and Training (VET) by EHL programme is a Swiss license model by EHL. Delivered through a global network of leading training partners in over 25 locations around the world, it shares benchmark vocational competencies and knowledge required for successful careers in the hospitality industry. Graduates are sought after, as they are trained as service minded, effective hospitality professionals with a capacity for critical thinking and readiness to implement new trends. Together with SHMA, we use a first in class hybrid learning (hands on and academic) approach with a focus on practical learning. Official Website www.ehl.edu.

Discover yourself in Global Hospitality

The internationally aligned VET by EHL programme offers courses of three distinct pathways: Culinary, F&B Service, and Hotel specialisation. Enrol, develop, and master the vocational competencies and knowledge required in the hotel and restaurant sectors of the hospitality industry, and make a career out of being your true self.

What we offer

World renowned VET by EHL Certificates and Diploma
Curriculum, lectures, and practical sessions facilitated by Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA)
Learning facilities, paid on the job training, and guaranteed paid internship opportunities facilitated by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
Limited scholarships awarded based on eligibility
Over 1 year of work experience at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts (Sri Lanka or Maldives), parallel to the completion of the qualification
Flexible payment options are available for each level individually (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced)

Course Guide

Culinary Professional Diploma

Possess the competencies and knowledge to be fully operational in different kitchens, following the standards of first class culinary operations.

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F&B Service Professional Diploma

You will be able to demonstrate the competencies required to be fully operational within different restaurant concepts, following the standards of a first class restaurant setting.

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Hotel Professional Diploma

Diploma holders are able to demonstrate the competencies and knowledge required to be fully operational in different functions of the Rooms Division department.

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Learn, Work & Earn with a Paid Internship

Experience a paid training and internship, designed for you to earn while you learn. Learners receive paid on the job training in addition to classroom based theory for six months at selected Cinnamon Colombo Hotels. This will be followed by a full time, six month paid internship at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts (Sri Lanka or the Maldives).

Progression Structure

FOUNDATION

12 Months
Paid on the job training : 4 days
Theory : 2 days
Full time paid internship : 6 months

Potential Career Opportunities
Culinary Foundation Certificate

Commis Chef
Kitchen Assistant
Food Product Handler
Catering Assistant

F&B Service Foundation Certificate

Waiter / Waitress
Room Service Waiter
Banquet Server
Barista
Host / Hostess

Hotel Foundation Certificate

Front Desk Agent
Housekeeping Attendant
Concierge
Breakfast Attendant
Administrative Assistant

*Supported by required years of experience

INTERMEDIATE

12 Months
Paid on the job training : 4 days
Theory : 2 days
Full time paid internship : 6 months

Potential Career Opportunities
Culinary Intermediate Certificate

Chef de Partie (Station Chef)
Sous Chef
Pastry Chef
Catering Manager

F&B Service Intermediate Certificate

Restaurant Supervisor
Sommelier / Bartending
Banquet Captain
Room Service Supervisor
Catering Coordinator

Hotel Intermediate Certificate

Front Office Supervisor
Guest Relations Officer
Housekeeping Supervisor
Event Coordinator
Hotel Accountant

*Supported by required years of experience

ADVANCED

6-12 Months
Paid on the job training : 4 days
Theory : 2 days
Full time paid internship : 6 months

Potential Career Opportunities
Culinary Professional Diploma

Chef de cuisine
Restaurant Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Food Stylist

F&B Service Advanced Certificate

F&B Manager
Restaurant Manager
Event Manager
MICE Coordinator
F&B Quality Assurance Manager

Hotel Advanced Certificate

Front Office Manager
Guest Services Manager
Housekeeping Manager
Sales and Marketing Supervisor

*Supported by required years of experience

Eligibility

GCE (O/L)
English Language – Credit Pass
Age – 17 and above

Enrolment & Fees

No registration fee; application fee of LKR 5,000
Cost per level (Foundation, Intermediate, or Advanced): LKR 700,000 nett
Limited scholarships awarded based on eligibility
Total fee for the complete diploma (all three levels): LKR 2,100,000 nett
Scholarships applicable at each stage upon request
Enrol by: 15^th October 2024
Cinnamon Hospitality Academy first intake: 18^th November 2024

Registrations: Cinnamon Hospitality Academy – Student Enrolment Centre, at Cinnamon Life, 05 Justice Akbar Mawatha, Colombo 02.

Registration by appointment only. Please call or WhatsApp +94 71 383 5741 or email [email protected]

Testimonials

Royal Thai’ at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

“As an F&B Supervisor at the ‘Royal Thai’ restaurant in Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, I have found immense value in the programme.”

F&B Supervisor , Royal Thai

London Grill at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

“Enroling in the VET by EHL programme through SHMA has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Kumar Shanker , Restaurant Captain / Sommelier

Food & Beverage at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

“I consider myself truly blessed to be part of the VET by EHL programme, the world’s best hotel school. As a passionate marketeer,"

Kishani Solangaarachchi , Promotions Manager

In-room Dining at Shangri-La Colombo

“Being part of this programme has been a transformative experience. I’ve gained valuable skills under the guidance of well-qualified lecturers. "

Faaz Fazlee , Senior Service Associate

‘Ports of Call Restaurant’ at Taj Samudra, Colombo

"Being part of this programme has been a stroke of luck for me. It’s a transformative experience that enhances both my skills and knowledge."

Dileka Swarnamali , Restaurant Hostess

‘In On The Green’ at Galle Face Hotel

“Being part of this programme has been an absolute joy. Our trainers, lecturers, and guest speakers consistently exceeded expectations."

Kanchana Dissanayake , Professional Bartender

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Signature Selection

Colombo Hotels

Sri Lanka Resorts

Maldives Resorts

Signature Selection

Colombo Hotels

Sri Lanka Resorts

Maldives Resorts

Cinnamon Hospitality Academy

About VET by EHL

Discover yourself in Global Hospitality

What we offer

Course Guide

Culinary Professional Diploma

F&B Service Professional Diploma

Hotel Professional Diploma

Learn, Work & Earn with a Paid Internship

Progression Structure

Eligibility

SHMA VET by EHL Lecturers

Daniela Munasinghe

Ramesh Florian Costa

Nishadha Periyapperuma

Rajeeva Mendis

Enrolment & Fees

Testimonials

Royal Thai’ at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

London Grill at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Food & Beverage at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

In-room Dining at Shangri-La Colombo

‘Ports of Call Restaurant’ at Taj Samudra, Colombo

‘In On The Green’ at Galle Face Hotel

We're quite social

Signature Selection

Colombo Hotels

Sri Lanka Resorts

Maldives Resorts