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Turn Passion Into a Profession.
Build practical skills in culinary arts, food and beverage, baking, catering, accommodation and hospitality at Maasai Mara Technical & Vocational College.
Head of Department
Hospitality and Institutional Management
“Hospitality should have no other nature than love.”
Where Skills Meet Hospitality.
The Department of Hospitality and Institutional Management equips trainees with hands-on culinary, service and accommodation skills for Kenya’s hospitality sector. The department offers Food Production (Culinary Art) Level 5 under Dual Training, combining College workshops with workplace learning in industry.
The MMTVC Advantage
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Practical Learning
Hands-on training that builds workplace-ready hospitality skills.
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Culinary Skills
Food production, baking and culinary pathways from artisan to diploma levels.
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Service Excellence
Food and beverage service and guest-facing hospitality competences.
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Hospitality Operations
Catering, housekeeping and accommodation operations and management.
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Industry Exposure
Food Production (Culinary Art) Level 5 is offered under Dual Training, connecting College learning with workplace experience.
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Entrepreneurship
Pathways that support hospitality enterprise and self-employment directions.
Our Programmes
Eleven hospitality programmes across Levels 4–6 and NITA. Career pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
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Baking Technology
EntryKCSE D- or E.
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- Baker
- Bakery production assistant
- Pastry/baking enterprise
- Bakery entrepreneur
- Food production support
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Food Production Cookery
EntryKCSE D- or E.
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- Cook
- Food production assistant
- Kitchen assistant
- Catering support
- Food enterprise
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Food Production (Culinary Art)
Entry- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
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- Chef / culinary professional
- Food production supervisor
- Kitchen operations
- Catering
- Culinary entrepreneurship
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Food and Beverage Service
EntryKCSE D- or E.
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- Food and beverage service assistant
- Waiter/service professional
- Restaurant service
- Catering
- Hospitality entrepreneurship
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Food and Beverage Sales and Service Management
EntryKCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
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- Food and beverage supervisor
- Restaurant operations
- Food service management
- Hospitality sales
- Catering enterprise
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Food and Beverage Sales Management
EntryKCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative career directions, not employment guarantees.
- Food and beverage management
- Restaurant operations
- Hospitality sales
- Food service supervision
- Hospitality entrepreneurship
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Catering and Accommodation Operations
EntryKCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative career directions, not employment guarantees.
- Catering operations
- Accommodation operations
- Hospitality service
- Events/catering
- Hospitality entrepreneurship
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Catering and Accommodation Management
EntryKCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative career directions, not employment guarantees.
- Hospitality operations management
- Accommodation management
- Catering management
- Events/hospitality operations
- Hospitality entrepreneurship
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Housekeeping and Accommodation
EntryKCSE D- or E.
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- Housekeeping assistant
- Accommodation services
- Hospitality operations
- Guest service support
- Housekeeping enterprise
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Food & Beverage Production
EntryNational ID / Passport.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative career directions, not employment guarantees.
- Food production assistant
- Catering support
- Food service enterprise
- Hospitality support
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Housekeeping and Accommodation
EntryNational ID / Passport.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative career directions, not employment guarantees.
- Housekeeping assistant
- Accommodation services
- Hospitality support
- Housekeeping enterprise
National competence certification
Examined for competence
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC — the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council.
- College programmes TVET CDACC
- Professional courses Their examining bodies
- NITA pathways NITA
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Industry Integration
Dual Training
This department offers Food Production (Culinary Art) Level 5 under Dual Training. Training alternates between the College and industry for the full length of the programme.
Dual Training blends college learning with workplace experience. Theory, practical skills and simulation at MMTVC meet mentorship and real-world application in industry — producing job-ready graduates. Where active, this pathway is strengthened through the College’s GIZ Dual Training partnership.
Industry
- Workplace Experience
- Mentorship
- Real-World Application
Outcome
Job-Ready GraduateSupported through the College’s GIZ Dual Training partnership.
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Term in College Trainees spend one term learning at the College.
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Term in Industry The following term is spent training in industry.
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Alternates to the End College and industry terms continue to alternate until the trainee completes the programme.
The programme is managed in conjunction with the Industrial Liaison Office.
Driving Course
MMTVC also offers an affordable Driving Course as an additional course upon request through the Head of Department once admitted.
Your Pathway to Success
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
- Bachelor's Degree
After completing an appropriate Level 6 qualification, a graduate may apply for admission to a Bachelor's Degree programme at an accredited university, subject to the university's admission requirements and recognition of the qualification.
Digital Kitchen of Knowledge
Recipes, standards and service knowledge — on demand.
Use the MMTVC E-Library to explore hospitality references, culinary resources and study materials that support Food & Beverage learning beyond the workshop and training kitchen.
- Study anytime with digital access
- Support coursework and revision
- Explore department-relevant materials
Need clarity?
Department FAQs
Quick answers for applicants exploring this department. For more topics, visit the College FAQs page.
Use Apply Now to open the existing MMTVC Application page, then select your preferred programme and intake.
Open View Fee Structure on this page or visit the College Fee Structure page for current fee information.
MMTVC typically offers January, May and September intakes. Use the intake links on this page for more information.
Open the E-Library page from the button in this section for digital library access guidance, platform links and support information.
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC (TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council).
Selected Hospitality pathways may include Dual Training arrangements as published on this department page. Check the Dual Training section for current details.