This title is a comprehensive introduction to the modern hospitality industry and should help the reader develop a solid basis for a hospitality career by covering all aspects of the industry. Every chapter includes learning tools to help make learning easy. Chapter objectives pinpoint the learning aims for each chapter; activities provide practical exercises to test skills and knowledge; and case studies explore workplace situations. Discussion questions help develop understanding of each case and encourage independent thinking. The book is divided into five sections, each is written with competency-based training in mind.
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This title is divided into five sections, its features include a focus on service, working in a socially diverse environment, and using feedback to improve customer satisfaction. Systems for health, safety and food hygiene are included as well as chapters on maintaining clean and green premises.
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Part 1 The hospitality industry: introduction to the industry; introduction to the customers; research - updating industry and local knowledge; hospitality structures and relationships; food and beverage and RSA; cafes and coffee making; the kitchen and catering; front offices and club reception; accommodation services; sporting and community clubs; gaming and RGS; hospitality laws; working conditions; trends and issues in the industry. Part 2 Working with others: communication and social diversity; tradition and religion. Part 3 Quality service: promoting quality products and services; communicating on the telephone. Part 4 Health, safety and hygiene systems: occupational health and safety; safety, security and emergency; following hygiene procedures; maintaining clean and green premises. Part 5 Your career: preparing job applications; preparing for interviews; planning your career.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781862505247
Publisert
2002-11-16
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Hospitality Press; Hospitality Press
Høyde
250 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
342
Forfatter