Food and Beverage Management

Professor of Hospitality Studies at the London School of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure, University of West London

• Preface; Acknowledgements; Ch 1 Food and beverage operations and management; Ch 2 Concept development; Ch 3 Product development; Ch 4 Operational areas, equipment and staffing; Ch 5 Food production; Ch 6 Beverage provision; Ch 7 Food and beverage service; Ch 8 Events, conferencing and banqueting; Ch 9 Performance appraisal; Ch 10 Making strategic decisions; Annexes; Augmented bibliography; Index

”...a fantastic insight into the mechanics behind the all operational and management aspects of Food and Beverage. “ Ashley Shaw, House Manager, The Westbury, Mayfair, London "...great care has been given to detail, topics both current and futuristic and an overall operational view that a student can only cherish, treasure and use well into his or her career... This shall and will remain a brilliant reference ... " Cyrus Todiwala, Chef Patron, Café Spice Namasté, London “… should be made compulsory reading for anyone involved in studying about, or working in food and beverage operations. I would certainly recommend this book to everyone.” Carole Rodger, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Metropolitan University " Definitely a text I would recommend to become an expert in the Food and Beverage field, a brilliant book" Dipna Anand, Lecturer in Catering, West London College, Hammersmith