Fred’s Ranch is a brand that has become well known in the hospitality industry for its humble beginnings and big dreams. We are passionate about the hospitality industry and revolutionizing the hospitality experience in Kenya and Africa through character, innovation and excellence. This is why we have now launched the Fred’s Ranch School of Hospitality (FRSH).
Our flexible Courses ensure that industry professionals who desire to improve their skills need to enroll and polish their knowledge without interfering with their work schedules. Barmen, Waiters, Chefs, Housekeepers and Supervisors can plug into the provided courses and ouar faculty has created dynamic learning schedules that suit their working hours.
Our faculty is specially chosen from various 5-star Institutions in the Industry both from within and outside the country, as well as Small and Medium Size establishments, to ensure that the learners get a touch of international excellence and local flavor, as they go through their academic paces.
The learning experience will involve several industry visits to restaurants, hotels and tourism destinations across the country to develop an appreciation for the entire tourism industry at all levels.
- Theory classes delivered by faculty daily
- Practical Cooking sessions in the school training kitchen for Food Production Students (Chefs)
- Practical Service sessions in the Demonstration Restaurant for F&B Service students
- Industry exposure for specific functions at Fred’s Ranch & Resort on a weekly basis (for level 2 students)
- One-on-one Mentorship Sessions with faculty on a weekly basis.
- One Industry visit each month. Comprises of a visit to an established hotel within Nairobi.
- One overnight Industry visit each semester outside Nairobi City
- Invited Speakers from the Hotel Industry twice a month.
- Continuous Assessment Tests twice each semester
- Final Examination with City and Guild Certification at the end of each course.
- Certified First Aid Training
- Two Bonus Units per year for full-time students: (not included in school fees)
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Fully equipped classroom with projector and white-board.
- Equipment for practical sessions in the kitchen and demonstration restaurant.
- Simulation and real Industry scenarios to enable students comprehend and apply techniques learned.
- One internship placement per year, with regular supervision by lecturers.
- Facilitation of Food Festival Project to be conducted at the end of the Year as the final project
- Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Kenya and beyond.
- Apply Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurial skills in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
- Excel and stand out in the Industry, thus becoming employable across the board with unique skills including Agri-tourism.
- Be equipped with life skills to tackle life issues and also apply planning skills in their career.
- Be enlisted in the high-level network of professionals in Talent Soko, our partner in job connections across Africa, enabling them to have a competitive edge in the Industry.
Our Managing Director is Victor Keari Machoka, he oversees all the operations of the ranch. Victor is a hotelier by profession with over 15years of experience. He has a degree in Hotel and Tourism Management and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in International Relations. He is also a motivational speaker. He is nicknamed Sheriff as he manages the leadership team of the ranch.
Lawrence Agufa is a Project Management Expert with a BCom in Management of Information Systems, MA. Project Planning and Management and an ongoing PhD in Project Finance.
His experience spans over Over 10 years in Hotel IT management, most recently the IT Manager at Villa Rosa Kempinski, before branching out to start his own consultancy business, Business & Minds Consultancy (BMC). He is a lecturer at Daystar University and a lecturer and Advisory Board member at Fred’s Ranch School of Hospitality.
for me Fred’s ranch school of hospitality is the place to be because we are given the opportunity to explore our talents with the help of qualified lectures and greater facilities for easy and impactful learning, the board is committed to making sure that the school continues to influence and change the lives of its learners’, early exposure to the industry for the school has enabled us to get training at Fred’s ranch and resort which is a big establishment in the industry. For me and everyone wishing to be a great professional in matters of hospitality Fred’s ranch school of hospitality is home.
Studying hospitality for me is the best thing. At Fred’s ranch school of hospitality, Lecturers are very helpful, sincere and cooperative with the students. The hotel industry is a global phenomenon, hence employment avenue is not limited to one country. Students can also work at the international level. My school provides the best environment for the grooming of a student. It nurtures the best ever qualities of self-confidence, motivation, and passion among students. Dear friends, the best schools have always the best results. I feel proud of Fred’s ranch school of hospitality because it has prepared the best minds.
Are you passionate about the Hospitality Industry? Are you looking for necessary skills to work in the Kitchen department of any hotel or restaurant? Look no further!
Ready to experience an adventure you will live to remember?