Six career-focused tracks. Select one below to explore the curriculum, format, and career outcome in detail.
Build real kitchen confidence through practical training in food preparation, plating, kitchen safety, and menu design. This course develops disciplined, industry-ready culinary professionals.
12 months
Full-time / Part-time
Chef de Partie Pathway
RIHBE is a premier institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and training in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. As a subsidiary of HavenHill Academy, we are committed to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and expertise necessary to excel in the dynamic hospitality industry.
Our programs are comprehensive, career-focused, and built around the real demands of modern hospitality — from five-star hotel operations to culinary arts, tourism, and front office excellence.
"Equipping the next generation of hospitality professionals with the confidence, skill, and character to lead."
HavenHill Academy
RIHBE operates as a subsidiary of HavenHill Academy, strengthening our academic direction, student support, and long-term institutional growth.
Designed in collaboration with hospitality experts to align with current trends. Students gain practical, hands-on experience that prepares them for real-world challenges from day one.
Highly qualified instructors who bring decades of industry knowledge into the classroom — dedicated to mentoring every student toward their full potential.
Fully functional training kitchens, hospitality labs, and simulation rooms that create a realistic, professional learning environment.
Strong alliances with leading hotels, restaurants, and tourism organisations provide students with internship placements and a competitive edge in the job market.
Career counselling, CV building, and interview preparation — plus an active alumni network that supports students long after graduation.
Our programs incorporate international best practices and expose students to diverse cultures, cuisines, and global hospitality standards.
Our graduates are working at leading hotels, restaurants, and tourism organisations across Zimbabwe and beyond. Their careers are proof of what a RIHBE qualification delivers.
Start Your JourneyRIHBE graduates move into hotels, restaurants, and tourism organisations across Zimbabwe and beyond.
Read more →“RIHBE gave me far more than a certificate. The practical kitchen sessions built real confidence — I walked into my first professional kitchen at Meikles knowing exactly what was expected of me. The instructors pushed us to industry standard, not classroom standard.”
Culinary Arts Graduate
Hotel Chef
The current certificate intake schedule is set for February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5, and June 9, 2026. Fees are charged in USD only.
April 7, 2026
April 2026 certificate cohort
1 year
Includes 6 months attachment
Registration is USD 40, school fees are USD 180 per month, and students pay half fees during attachment.
Registration fee: $40
February 10, 2026
The February 2026 class has already started.
March 10, 2026
The March 2026 class has already started.
April 7, 2026
Next available 2026 intake for certificate applicants.
May 5, 2026
Applications are open for the May 2026 cohort.
June 9, 2026
Mid-year intake for students joining in June 2026.
Fee Structure
$40
Registration
Once-off payment at registration
$180
School Fees
Per month during the classroom phase
50%
Attachment Fees
Half fees are charged during attachment
$122
Uniforms
Uniform cost paid separately
$680
Examinations
Examination fees for the certificate course
Documents Needed
Academic certificates
CV
Filled application form
Passport-size photo
National ID or passport
Fees are quoted in USD only. The certificate course runs for 1 year and includes 6 months attachment.
Contact admissions →Join hundreds of graduates who have built rewarding careers in hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism through RIHBE. Your next intake starts April 7, 2026.
Registration fee: $40 · Intake starts April 7, 2026 · Harare, Zimbabwe