Culinary Entrepreneurs:
Concept to Cuisine
15 Days
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Culinary Entrepreneurs:
Design Brief Student Slides 2 Students/Team
Example Cooking Lab for End of Unit, Commercial Student Directions
General summary of unit:
During this three week project-based learning unit, students collaborate to design a restaurant. Throughout the unit, students focus on designing a blueprint of their restaurant. Students address entry level basic business concepts by developing a restaurant concept, defining their target market, creating a name and logo for their restaurant, selecting a cuisine, developing a menu, deciding on the location, determining the service they will provide, and the brand of their restaurant. Throughout the unit, students use a variety of apps and browser-based computer programs to carry out all project requirements. At the end of the unit, students present their restaurant plan and the winning team potentially can serve a dish from their menu to teachers, administrators and parents.
Student Goal
The major goal for students in this restaurant design project is to integrate theoretical business knowledge with practical skills, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and applying digital literacy in a real-world context. Through collaborative efforts, students develop project management skills and enhance their ability to communicate and present ideas effectively. Ultimately, the project aims to prepare students for careers in entrepreneurship, hospitality, and business management by providing a hands-on, holistic learning experience.
Skills students develop include:
Entrepreneurial Skills:
Through the process of developing a restaurant concept, selecting a cuisine, and creating a business plan, students will cultivate entrepreneurial skills. This includes identifying opportunities, understanding market demands, and making strategic decisions to create a viable and appealing restaurant concept.
Business Concept Development:
Students will learn to translate creative ideas into practical business concepts. This involves defining a target market, crafting a unique restaurant identity through branding, and aligning the overall vision with market trends and consumer preferences.
Design Thinking:
Designing a restaurant requires a creative and strategic approach. Students will engage in design thinking as they plan the layout, select a name and logo, and make decisions about the overall aesthetic of their restaurant. This skill is valuable for problem-solving and innovation.
Digital Literacy and Technology Integration:
The use of various apps and browser-based computer programs necessitates digital literacy. Students will develop skills in utilizing technology for project management, design, and communication. These digital skills are essential in modern business environments.
Presentation and Communication Skills:
Presenting their restaurant plans to an audience of teachers, administrators, and parents requires effective communication skills. Students will learn to articulate their ideas clearly, showcase the strengths of their restaurant concept, and handle questions or feedback confidently.
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