One of the keys to a successful restaurant business is strong financial management. This volume in the Wiley Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurateurs with the tools necessary to manage their food-based operation by explaining basic accounting principles such as pricing, budgeting, cost control, payroll, and cash flow.

How to avoid legal liability and prevent costly litigation

You''re notified that your restaurant is being sued: what should you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant''s dining room: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes further injury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see daily receipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares you to make the right decisions in these critical situations and hundreds of others.

To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin with step one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical, jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect your restaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It prepares restaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limit liability in virtually any situation—from hiring and managing employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuring safety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and much more. Restaurant Law Basics features:

Manager''s Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects of your operations Realistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you to make the right decisions in challenging situations Checklists to help you avoid liability before any incident occurs A companion Web site that provides additional resources, training assistance, and more

The Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners and managers with expert advice and practical guidance on critical issues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leading authorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instant access to authoritative information on every aspect of the restaurant business and every type of restaurant—independent, chain, or franchise.

How to avoid legal liability and prevent costly litigationYou're notified that your restaurant is being sued: what should you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant's dining room: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes further injury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see daily receipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares you to make the right decisions in these critical situations and hundreds of others.To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin with step one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical, jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect your restaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It prepares restaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limit liability in virtually any situation—from hiring and managing employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuring safety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and much more. Restaurant Law Basics features: Manager's Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects of your operationsRealistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you to make the right decisions in challenging situationsChecklists to help you avoid liability before any incident occursA companion Web site that provides additional resources, training assistance, and moreThe Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners and managers with expert advice and practical guidance on critical issues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leading authorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instant access to authoritative information on every aspect of the restaurant business and every type of restaurant—independent, chain, or franchise.

Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 2nd Edition helps today’s hospitality professional be an expert at managing many functions. In every segment of the hospitality industry, recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and retaining outstanding staff members are always challenging tasks, but every manager must master them. Hospitality managers now need to be familiar with rising labor costs, increasing competition for quality staff, changing employees’ attitudes, evolving guest expectations and a proliferation of new laws that impact human resources policies and activities.

Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 2nd Edition helps today s hospitality professional be an expert at managing many functions. In every segment of the hospitality industry, recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and retaining outstanding staff members are always challenging tasks, but every manager must master them. Hospitality managers now need to be familiar with rising labor costs, increasing competition for quality staff, changing employees attitudes, evolving guest expectations and a proliferation of new laws that impact human resources policies and activities.

Following a successful debut edition, this new Second Edition of Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry builds on its strengths of clear organization and the ease with which students work through it. This new edition includes more basic math support for students and a more developed inclusion of ethical considerations and global changes both in accounting systems and in the hospitality industry.

Professional foodservice managers are faced with a wide array of challenges on a daily basis. Controlling costs, setting budgets, and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary business. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories, develop systems for monitoring current activities, and forecast future costs. This detailed yet reader-friendly guide helps students and professionals alike understand and apply practical techniques to effectively manage food and beverage costs. 

Now in its seventh edition, this extensively revised and updated book examines the entire cycle of cost control, including purchasing, production, sales analysis, product costing, food cost formulas, and much more. Each chapter presents complex ideas in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Micro-case studies present students with real-world scenarios and problems, while step-by-step numerical examples highlight the arithmetic necessary to understand cost control-related concepts. Covering everything from food sanitation to service methods, this practical guide helps readers enhance their knowledge of the hospitality management industry and increase their professional self-confidence. 

Professional foodservice managers are faced with a wide array of challenges on a daily basis. Controlling costs, setting budgets, and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary business. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories, develop systems for monitoring current activities, and forecast future costs. This detailed yet reader-friendly guide helps students and professionals alike understand and apply practical techniques to effectively manage food and beverage costs.Now in its seventh edition, this extensively revised and updated book examines the entire cycle of cost control, including purchasing, production, sales analysis, product costing, food cost formulas, and much more. Each chapter presents complex ideas in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Micro-case studies present students with real-world scenarios and problems, while step-by-step numerical examples highlight the arithmetic necessary to understand cost control-related concepts. Covering everything from food sanitation to service methods, this practical guide helps readers enhance their knowledge of the hospitality management industry and increase their professional self-confidence.

The leading textbook on professional foodservice cost management — now fully updated and expandedProfessional foodservice managers are faced with a wide array of challenges on a daily basis. Controlling costs, setting budgets, and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary business. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories, develop systems for monitoring current activities, and forecast future costs. This detailed yet reader-friendly guide helps students and professionals alike understand and apply practical techniques to effectively manage food and beverage costs. Micro-case studies present readers with real-world scenarios and problems, while step-by-step numerical examples highlight the arithmetic necessary to understand cost control-related concepts such as calculating flow-thru and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA).Now in its seventh edition, this extensively revised and updated textbook explains complex ideas in a clear, easy-to-understand style — from using baker's math to modify bakery product formulas to setting prices for limited availability products such as craft beers. New content explains calculating allowable processing fee deductions for server tips, the increasing popularity of e-wallets and online payments, the pros and cons of moving data to cloud-based servers, and much more.Covering everything from food sanitation and service methods to payment card and guest information data security, this comprehensive guide enables readers to: Increase their knowledge of the hospitality management industry and improve their professional self-confidenceUnderstand the entire cycle of cost control, including purchasing, production, sales analysis, product costing, and food cost formulasApply effective management techniques to increase efficiency and profitability in foodservice operationsDevelop practical skills such as creating management spreadsheets and employee schedules using popular software, cloud-based services, and smart-device applications

REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Explore intermediate and advanced topics in the field of revenue management with this up-to-date guide

In the newly revised second edition of Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, an accomplished team of industry professionals delivers a comprehensive and insightful review of hospitality pricing and revenue optimization strategies. The book offers realistic industry examples from hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality industry segments that use differential pricing as a major revenue management tool.

The authors discuss concepts critical to the achievement of hospitality professionals’ revenue management goals and include new examinations of the growing importance of effective data collection and management. A running case study helps students learn how to incorporate the revenue management principles and strategies included in the book’s 14 chapters.

Written for students with some prior knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry, the new edition also includes:

A brand-new chapter on data analysis and revenue management that addresses many of the most important data and technology-related developments in the field, including the management of big data, data safety, and data security In-depth discussions of revenue management topics including Net Revenue Per Available Room, Direct Revenue Ratio, and other KPIs Major changes to the book’s instructor support materials and an expansion of the instructor’s test bank items and student exercises.

An indispensable resource for students taking courses in hospitality management or business administration, Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, Second Edition is also ideal for managers and executives in the hospitality industry.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Explore intermediate and advanced topics in the field of revenue management with this up-to-date guide In the newly revised second edition of Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, an accomplished team of industry professionals delivers a comprehensive and insightful review of hospitality pricing and revenue optimization strategies. The book offers realistic industry examples from hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality industry segments that use differential pricing as a major revenue management tool. The authors discuss concepts critical to the achievement of hospitality professionals’ revenue management goals and include new examinations of the growing importance of effective data collection and management. A running case study helps students learn how to incorporate the revenue management principles and strategies included in the book’s 14 chapters. Written for students with some prior knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry, the new edition also includes: A brand-new chapter on data analysis and revenue management that addresses many of the most important data and technology-related developments in the field, including the management of big data, data safety, and data securityIn-depth discussions of revenue management topics including Net Revenue Per Available Room, Direct Revenue Ratio, and other KPIsMajor changes to the book’s instructor support materials and an expansion of the instructor’s test bank items and student exercises.An indispensable resource for students taking courses in hospitality management or business administration, Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, Second Edition is also ideal for managers and executives in the hospitality industry.

Professional Front Office Management

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations Control operating costs and move your foodservice business forward The key to a foodservice business surviving and thriving is to properly understand the relationship between revenue, expenses, and profits. Controlling operating costs—that is, controlling expenses without reducing revenue—is a key tool in creating a profitable business. Owners, managers, and staff all play an essential role in controlling operating costs, and it’s critical for every member of a foodservice team to understand how to be successful. Cost Control in Foodservice Operations outlines key mechanisms and tools in a clear, accessible presentation. Emphasizing the importance of the subject before moving to specific methods for managing and reducing costs, it’s an indispensable tool for anyone in the foodservice industry looking to gain a competitive edge. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costsDetailed coverage of effective cost management methods including creating a sales forecast, controlling labor costs, pricing menu items, and moreAdvice based on the authors’ decades of combined experience in both foodservice business and education/researchCost Control in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professionals and owners looking to take their business to the next level.

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations

Control operating costs and move your foodservice business forward

The key to a foodservice business surviving and thriving is to properly understand the relationship between revenue, expenses, and profits. Controlling operating costs—that is, controlling expenses without reducing revenue—is a key tool in creating a profitable business. Owners, managers, and staff all play an essential role in controlling operating costs, and it’s critical for every member of a foodservice team to understand how to be successful.

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations outlines key mechanisms and tools in a clear, accessible presentation. Emphasizing the importance of the subject before moving to specific methods for managing and reducing costs, it’s an indispensable tool for anyone in the foodservice industry looking to gain a competitive edge.

The book also includes:

A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costs Detailed coverage of effective cost management methods including creating a sales forecast, controlling labor costs, pricing menu items, and more Advice based on the authors’ decades of combined experience in both foodservice business and education/research

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professionals and owners looking to take their business to the next level.

A concise and up-to-date treatment of foodservice marketing with an emphasis on digital and mobile-friendly strategies In Marketing in Foodservice Operations, a team of distinguished foodservice educators and practitioners delivers an insightful and practical exploration of contemporary foodservice marketing. Capturing the wide range of dramatic changes that have gripped the discipline in the last two decades, the book discusses basic marketing information and includes a heavy emphasis on modern forms of digital marketing in the industry. Learn how to identify a target market and create a marketing plan, as well as how menu prices impact an organization’s marketing. The authors also describe how to use a foodservice operation’s menu as a marketing tool and consider the importance of an active social media presence visible to the target market. Other contents include: A complete introduction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a foodservice marketing planComprehensive explorations of traditional and contemporary foodservice marketing strategiesPractical discussions of digital foodservice marketing techniques, including social media plansInsightful treatments of mobile-friendly marketing strategiesPerfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Marketing in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

A concise and up-to-date treatment of foodservice marketing with an emphasis on digital and mobile-friendly strategies

In Marketing in Foodservice Operations, a team of distinguished foodservice educators and practitioners delivers an insightful and practical exploration of contemporary foodservice marketing. Capturing the wide range of dramatic changes that have gripped the discipline in the last two decades, the book discusses basic marketing information and includes a heavy emphasis on modern forms of digital marketing in the industry.

Learn how to identify a target market and create a marketing plan, as well as how menu prices impact an organization’s marketing. The authors also describe how to use a foodservice operation’s menu as a marketing tool and consider the importance of an active social media presence visible to the target market. Other contents include:

A complete introduction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a foodservice marketing plan Comprehensive explorations of traditional and contemporary foodservice marketing strategies Practical discussions of digital foodservice marketing techniques, including social media plans Insightful treatments of mobile-friendly marketing strategies

Perfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Marketing in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations Obtain and retain skilled, professional employees with this accessible guide A foodservice operation can only remain successful if its employees are served as well as its customers. Just as a business with no customers will fail for lack of revenue, one without skilled, professional, satisfied staff will be unable to provide service at the level customers demand. Attracting and retaining qualified staff is a critical challenge for the modern foodservice industry, and one which is only becoming more urgent in today’s market. Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations offers a uniquely foodservice-oriented guide to obtaining, training, and retaining employees in a fast-paced and highly competitive industry. The book provides: Content perfectly aligned with a two-year community college program courses in human resources, supervision, small business administration, or related subjectsDetailed discussion of topics including workplace health and safety, recruitment and retention, and many moreIdeas cultivated during the authors’ decades of combined experience in hospitality, foodservice, leadership, and researchMaterial to support instructors conducting courses, including PowerPoints, chapter-by-chapter exam questions, and case studiesManaging Employees in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professional business

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations

Obtain and retain skilled, professional employees with this accessible guide

A foodservice operation can only remain successful if its employees are served as well as its customers. Just as a business with no customers will fail for lack of revenue, one without skilled, professional, satisfied staff will be unable to provide service at the level customers demand. Attracting and retaining qualified staff is a critical challenge for the modern foodservice industry, and one which is only becoming more urgent in today’s market.

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations offers a uniquely foodservice-oriented guide to obtaining, training, and retaining employees in a fast-paced and highly competitive industry.

The book provides:

Content perfectly aligned with a two-year community college program courses in human resources, supervision, small business administration, or related subjects Detailed discussion of topics including workplace health and safety, recruitment and retention, and many more Ideas cultivated during the authors’ decades of combined experience in hospitality, foodservice, leadership, and research Material to support instructors conducting courses, including PowerPoints, chapter-by-chapter exam questions, and case studies

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professional business

Comprehensive resource covering key ‘need-to-know’ aspects of how to run a food service operation, with unique perspective from restaurant managers Successful Management in Foodservice Operations is a single volume book addressing the overall operation of a successful food service business, including planning for success, ensuring excellence in production and service, and generating optimal levels of operating profits. The purpose of this book is to teach foodservice operators what they must know, and do, in order to achieve their own definitions of success. The book covers the major changes to food delivery processes and systems forced by the COVID pandemic, changes to the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), flexibility of employee management due to COVID-enforced changes, and more. Each chapter ends with features to enable reader comprehension and practical application of concepts. These include: ‘A Manager’s 10-Point Effectiveness Checklist’ offering ideas for management actions, and mini-case studies entitled ‘What Would You Do?’ with suggested answers. Successful Management in Foodservice Operations also discusses: Reading a USAR income statement, identifying a target market, and creating an effective proprietary website Managing marketing on third-party operated websites, controlling labor costs, and preparing and monitoring an operating budget Creating a profitable menu, successfully pricing menu items, recruiting, selecting, and training team members, and controlling food and beverage production costs Running food trucks and ‘ghost’ restaurants, where no customers actually visit the ‘restaurant’ in person other than to pick-up pre-ordered foodSuccessful Management in Foodservice Operations is an authoritative, accessible, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand reference for introductory students in programs of study related to hospitality management and food service operations. It also appeals to individuals interested in running their own restaurant or other type of foodservice operation. Part of Wiley’s Foodservice Operations: The Essentials series.

Comprehensive resource covering key ‘need-to-know’ aspects of how to run a food service operation, with unique perspective from restaurant managers

Successful Management in Foodservice Operations is a single volume book addressing the overall operation of a successful food service business, including planning for success, ensuring excellence in production and service, and generating optimal levels of operating profits. The purpose of this book is to teach foodservice operators what they must know, and do, in order to achieve their own definitions of success.

The book covers the major changes to food delivery processes and systems forced by the COVID pandemic, changes to the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), flexibility of employee management due to COVID-enforced changes, and more.

Each chapter ends with features to enable reader comprehension and practical application of concepts. These include: ‘A Manager’s 10-Point Effectiveness Checklist’ offering ideas for management actions, and mini-case studies entitled ‘What Would You Do?’ with suggested answers.

Successful Management in Foodservice Operations also discusses:

Reading a USAR income statement, identifying a target market, and creating an effective proprietary website Managing marketing on third-party operated websites, controlling labor costs, and preparing and monitoring an operating budget Creating a profitable menu, successfully pricing menu items, recruiting, selecting, and training team members, and controlling food and beverage production costs Running food trucks and ‘ghost’ restaurants, where no customers actually visit the ‘restaurant’ in person other than to pick-up pre-ordered food

Successful Management in Foodservice Operations is an authoritative, accessible, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand reference for introductory students in programs of study related to hospitality management and food service operations. It also appeals to individuals interested in running their own restaurant or other type of foodservice operation.

Part of Wiley’s Foodservice Operations: The Essentials series.

Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations

A concise and easy-to-follow guide to the principles of accounting and finance as they apply to running foodservice operations

Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations is an up-to-date and straightforward treatment of the financial standards and concepts owners and operators need to successfully run a foodservice operation.

Learn how to understand and assess the financial performance of a foodservice business by using professionally prepared financial reports. The book explains the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), as well as how to read income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It discusses how to calculate a break-even point and demonstrates pricing tips to help owner/operators create a profitable menu. Other contents include:

A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costs Practical discussions of how to manage the cost of labor and staffing, as well as how to prepare an accurate operating budget Hands-on strategies for comparing planned and budgeted operating results to actual financial results

Perfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations A concise and easy-to-follow guide to the principles of accounting and finance as they apply to running foodservice operations Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations is an up-to-date and straightforward treatment of the financial standards and concepts owners and operators need to successfully run a foodservice operation. Learn how to understand and assess the financial performance of a foodservice business by using professionally prepared financial reports. The book explains the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), as well as how to read income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It discusses how to calculate a break-even point and demonstrates pricing tips to help owner/operators create a profitable menu. Other contents include: A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costsPractical discussions of how to manage the cost of labor and staffing, as well as how to prepare an accurate operating budgetHands-on strategies for comparing planned and budgeted operating results to actual financial resultsPerfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

A revised guide for maximizing profitability in foodservice operations Professional foodservice managers face constant pressure to control costs while maintaining quality and profitability. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides hands-on tools and effective techniques to manage food, beverage, labor, and operational expenses. This eighth edition addresses the complete cycle of cost control, from purchasing and production to sales analysis and profit planning. The book covers essential topics including sales forecasts, inventory management, production monitoring, pricing strategies, and income statement analysis. This edition includes a new feature in each chapter: “The Move to Off-Premise Dining,” that addresses those unique issues directly related to managing costs when offering guests products sold via drive-thru, pickup, or off-premise delivery. It provides guidance on managing third-party delivery services and labor law compliance including anti-discrimination protections. Every chapter offers micro-case studies and examples. The book includes: Complete coverage of four major cost areas with practical formulas, management forms, and tracking systemsUpdated guidance reflecting the 2022 FDA Food Code and post-pandemic operational changesComprehensive pedagogical features including chapter outlines, learning outcomes, self-assessment tests, practice exercises, Excel spreadsheets, and web-based learning toolsRevenue control systems and detailed recommendations for monitoring online review sites and responding professionally to negative guest feedbackFood and Beverage Cost Control is a leading textbook to teach hospitality and culinary students how to manage expenses. It’s an essential professional resource for foodservice managers seeking to implement the latest technologies and techniques to control costs and optimize profits in today’s increasingly competitive foodservice industry.

A revised guide for maximizing profitability in foodservice operations Professional foodservice managers face constant pressure to control costs while maintaining quality and profitability. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides hands-on tools and effective techniques to manage food, beverage, labor, and operational expenses. This eighth edition addresses the complete cycle of cost control, from purchasing and production to sales analysis and profit planning. The book covers essential topics including sales forecasts, inventory management, production monitoring, pricing strategies, and income statement analysis. This edition includes a new feature in each chapter: The Move to Off-Premise Dining, that addresses those unique issues directly related to managing costs when offering guests products sold via drive-thru, pickup, or off-premise delivery. It provides guidance on managing third-party delivery services and labor law compliance including anti-discrimination protections. Every chapter offers micro-case studies and examples. The book includes: Complete coverage of four major cost areas with practical formulas, management forms, and tracking systems Updated guidance reflecting the 2022 FDA Food Code and post-pandemic operational changes Comprehensive pedagogical features including chapter outlines, learning outcomes, self-assessment tests, practice exercises, Excel spreadsheets, and web-based learning tools Revenue control systems and detailed recommendations for monitoring online review sites and responding professionally to negative guest feedback Food and Beverage Cost Control is a leading textbook to teach hospitality and culinary students how to manage expenses. It s an essential professional resource for foodservice managers seeking to implement the latest technologies and techniques to control costs and optimize profits in today s increasingly competitive foodservice industry.

One of the keys to a successful restaurant business is strong financial management. This volume in the Wiley Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurateurs with the tools necessary to manage their food-based operation by explaining basic accounting principles such as pricing, budgeting, cost control, payroll, and cash flow.

How to avoid legal liability and prevent costly litigation

You''re notified that your restaurant is being sued: what should you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant''s dining room: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes further injury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see daily receipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares you to make the right decisions in these critical situations and hundreds of others.

To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin with step one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical, jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect your restaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It prepares restaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limit liability in virtually any situation—from hiring and managing employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuring safety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and much more. Restaurant Law Basics features:

Manager''s Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects of your operations Realistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you to make the right decisions in challenging situations Checklists to help you avoid liability before any incident occurs A companion Web site that provides additional resources, training assistance, and more

The Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners and managers with expert advice and practical guidance on critical issues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leading authorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instant access to authoritative information on every aspect of the restaurant business and every type of restaurant—independent, chain, or franchise.

How to avoid legal liability and prevent costly litigationYou're notified that your restaurant is being sued: what should you do? A guest is choking in your restaurant's dining room: are you required to assist? If the assistance causes further injury, who is responsible? Your franchiser demands to see daily receipt totals: can you say no? Restaurant Law Basics prepares you to make the right decisions in these critical situations and hundreds of others.To avoid costly legal problems in your restaurant, begin with step one: read Restaurant Law Basics. This completely practical, jargon-free guide gives you the tools you need to protect your restaurant from legal exposure of every kind. It prepares restaurant managers to comply with the law and avoid or limit liability in virtually any situation—from hiring and managing employees and dealing with customer complaints to ensuring safety and security, obeying regulatory requirements, and much more. Restaurant Law Basics features: Manager's Briefs that focus on critical legal aspects of your operationsRealistic scenarios that are analyzed to help prepare you to make the right decisions in challenging situationsChecklists to help you avoid liability before any incident occursA companion Web site that provides additional resources, training assistance, and moreThe Restaurant Basics Series provides restaurant owners and managers with expert advice and practical guidance on critical issues in restaurant operation and management. Written by leading authorities in each field, these easy-to-use guides offer instant access to authoritative information on every aspect of the restaurant business and every type of restaurant—independent, chain, or franchise.

Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 2nd Edition helps today’s hospitality professional be an expert at managing many functions. In every segment of the hospitality industry, recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and retaining outstanding staff members are always challenging tasks, but every manager must master them. Hospitality managers now need to be familiar with rising labor costs, increasing competition for quality staff, changing employees’ attitudes, evolving guest expectations and a proliferation of new laws that impact human resources policies and activities.

Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 2nd Edition helps today s hospitality professional be an expert at managing many functions. In every segment of the hospitality industry, recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and retaining outstanding staff members are always challenging tasks, but every manager must master them. Hospitality managers now need to be familiar with rising labor costs, increasing competition for quality staff, changing employees attitudes, evolving guest expectations and a proliferation of new laws that impact human resources policies and activities.

Following a successful debut edition, this new Second Edition of Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry builds on its strengths of clear organization and the ease with which students work through it. This new edition includes more basic math support for students and a more developed inclusion of ethical considerations and global changes both in accounting systems and in the hospitality industry.

Professional foodservice managers are faced with a wide array of challenges on a daily basis. Controlling costs, setting budgets, and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary business. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories, develop systems for monitoring current activities, and forecast future costs. This detailed yet reader-friendly guide helps students and professionals alike understand and apply practical techniques to effectively manage food and beverage costs. 

Now in its seventh edition, this extensively revised and updated book examines the entire cycle of cost control, including purchasing, production, sales analysis, product costing, food cost formulas, and much more. Each chapter presents complex ideas in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Micro-case studies present students with real-world scenarios and problems, while step-by-step numerical examples highlight the arithmetic necessary to understand cost control-related concepts. Covering everything from food sanitation to service methods, this practical guide helps readers enhance their knowledge of the hospitality management industry and increase their professional self-confidence. 

Professional foodservice managers are faced with a wide array of challenges on a daily basis. Controlling costs, setting budgets, and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary business. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories, develop systems for monitoring current activities, and forecast future costs. This detailed yet reader-friendly guide helps students and professionals alike understand and apply practical techniques to effectively manage food and beverage costs.Now in its seventh edition, this extensively revised and updated book examines the entire cycle of cost control, including purchasing, production, sales analysis, product costing, food cost formulas, and much more. Each chapter presents complex ideas in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Micro-case studies present students with real-world scenarios and problems, while step-by-step numerical examples highlight the arithmetic necessary to understand cost control-related concepts. Covering everything from food sanitation to service methods, this practical guide helps readers enhance their knowledge of the hospitality management industry and increase their professional self-confidence.

The leading textbook on professional foodservice cost management — now fully updated and expandedProfessional foodservice managers are faced with a wide array of challenges on a daily basis. Controlling costs, setting budgets, and pricing goods are essential for success in any hospitality or culinary business. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides the tools required to maintain sales and cost histories, develop systems for monitoring current activities, and forecast future costs. This detailed yet reader-friendly guide helps students and professionals alike understand and apply practical techniques to effectively manage food and beverage costs. Micro-case studies present readers with real-world scenarios and problems, while step-by-step numerical examples highlight the arithmetic necessary to understand cost control-related concepts such as calculating flow-thru and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA).Now in its seventh edition, this extensively revised and updated textbook explains complex ideas in a clear, easy-to-understand style — from using baker's math to modify bakery product formulas to setting prices for limited availability products such as craft beers. New content explains calculating allowable processing fee deductions for server tips, the increasing popularity of e-wallets and online payments, the pros and cons of moving data to cloud-based servers, and much more.Covering everything from food sanitation and service methods to payment card and guest information data security, this comprehensive guide enables readers to: Increase their knowledge of the hospitality management industry and improve their professional self-confidenceUnderstand the entire cycle of cost control, including purchasing, production, sales analysis, product costing, and food cost formulasApply effective management techniques to increase efficiency and profitability in foodservice operationsDevelop practical skills such as creating management spreadsheets and employee schedules using popular software, cloud-based services, and smart-device applications

REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Explore intermediate and advanced topics in the field of revenue management with this up-to-date guide

In the newly revised second edition of Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, an accomplished team of industry professionals delivers a comprehensive and insightful review of hospitality pricing and revenue optimization strategies. The book offers realistic industry examples from hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality industry segments that use differential pricing as a major revenue management tool.

The authors discuss concepts critical to the achievement of hospitality professionals’ revenue management goals and include new examinations of the growing importance of effective data collection and management. A running case study helps students learn how to incorporate the revenue management principles and strategies included in the book’s 14 chapters.

Written for students with some prior knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry, the new edition also includes:

A brand-new chapter on data analysis and revenue management that addresses many of the most important data and technology-related developments in the field, including the management of big data, data safety, and data security In-depth discussions of revenue management topics including Net Revenue Per Available Room, Direct Revenue Ratio, and other KPIs Major changes to the book’s instructor support materials and an expansion of the instructor’s test bank items and student exercises.

An indispensable resource for students taking courses in hospitality management or business administration, Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, Second Edition is also ideal for managers and executives in the hospitality industry.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Explore intermediate and advanced topics in the field of revenue management with this up-to-date guide In the newly revised second edition of Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, an accomplished team of industry professionals delivers a comprehensive and insightful review of hospitality pricing and revenue optimization strategies. The book offers realistic industry examples from hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality industry segments that use differential pricing as a major revenue management tool. The authors discuss concepts critical to the achievement of hospitality professionals’ revenue management goals and include new examinations of the growing importance of effective data collection and management. A running case study helps students learn how to incorporate the revenue management principles and strategies included in the book’s 14 chapters. Written for students with some prior knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry, the new edition also includes: A brand-new chapter on data analysis and revenue management that addresses many of the most important data and technology-related developments in the field, including the management of big data, data safety, and data securityIn-depth discussions of revenue management topics including Net Revenue Per Available Room, Direct Revenue Ratio, and other KPIsMajor changes to the book’s instructor support materials and an expansion of the instructor’s test bank items and student exercises.An indispensable resource for students taking courses in hospitality management or business administration, Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, Second Edition is also ideal for managers and executives in the hospitality industry.

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Cost Control in Foodservice Operations Control operating costs and move your foodservice business forward The key to a foodservice business surviving and thriving is to properly understand the relationship between revenue, expenses, and profits. Controlling operating costs—that is, controlling expenses without reducing revenue—is a key tool in creating a profitable business. Owners, managers, and staff all play an essential role in controlling operating costs, and it’s critical for every member of a foodservice team to understand how to be successful. Cost Control in Foodservice Operations outlines key mechanisms and tools in a clear, accessible presentation. Emphasizing the importance of the subject before moving to specific methods for managing and reducing costs, it’s an indispensable tool for anyone in the foodservice industry looking to gain a competitive edge. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costsDetailed coverage of effective cost management methods including creating a sales forecast, controlling labor costs, pricing menu items, and moreAdvice based on the authors’ decades of combined experience in both foodservice business and education/researchCost Control in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professionals and owners looking to take their business to the next level.

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations

Control operating costs and move your foodservice business forward

The key to a foodservice business surviving and thriving is to properly understand the relationship between revenue, expenses, and profits. Controlling operating costs—that is, controlling expenses without reducing revenue—is a key tool in creating a profitable business. Owners, managers, and staff all play an essential role in controlling operating costs, and it’s critical for every member of a foodservice team to understand how to be successful.

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations outlines key mechanisms and tools in a clear, accessible presentation. Emphasizing the importance of the subject before moving to specific methods for managing and reducing costs, it’s an indispensable tool for anyone in the foodservice industry looking to gain a competitive edge.

The book also includes:

A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costs Detailed coverage of effective cost management methods including creating a sales forecast, controlling labor costs, pricing menu items, and more Advice based on the authors’ decades of combined experience in both foodservice business and education/research

Cost Control in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professionals and owners looking to take their business to the next level.

A concise and up-to-date treatment of foodservice marketing with an emphasis on digital and mobile-friendly strategies In Marketing in Foodservice Operations, a team of distinguished foodservice educators and practitioners delivers an insightful and practical exploration of contemporary foodservice marketing. Capturing the wide range of dramatic changes that have gripped the discipline in the last two decades, the book discusses basic marketing information and includes a heavy emphasis on modern forms of digital marketing in the industry. Learn how to identify a target market and create a marketing plan, as well as how menu prices impact an organization’s marketing. The authors also describe how to use a foodservice operation’s menu as a marketing tool and consider the importance of an active social media presence visible to the target market. Other contents include: A complete introduction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a foodservice marketing planComprehensive explorations of traditional and contemporary foodservice marketing strategiesPractical discussions of digital foodservice marketing techniques, including social media plansInsightful treatments of mobile-friendly marketing strategiesPerfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Marketing in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

A concise and up-to-date treatment of foodservice marketing with an emphasis on digital and mobile-friendly strategies

In Marketing in Foodservice Operations, a team of distinguished foodservice educators and practitioners delivers an insightful and practical exploration of contemporary foodservice marketing. Capturing the wide range of dramatic changes that have gripped the discipline in the last two decades, the book discusses basic marketing information and includes a heavy emphasis on modern forms of digital marketing in the industry.

Learn how to identify a target market and create a marketing plan, as well as how menu prices impact an organization’s marketing. The authors also describe how to use a foodservice operation’s menu as a marketing tool and consider the importance of an active social media presence visible to the target market. Other contents include:

A complete introduction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a foodservice marketing plan Comprehensive explorations of traditional and contemporary foodservice marketing strategies Practical discussions of digital foodservice marketing techniques, including social media plans Insightful treatments of mobile-friendly marketing strategies

Perfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Marketing in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations Obtain and retain skilled, professional employees with this accessible guide A foodservice operation can only remain successful if its employees are served as well as its customers. Just as a business with no customers will fail for lack of revenue, one without skilled, professional, satisfied staff will be unable to provide service at the level customers demand. Attracting and retaining qualified staff is a critical challenge for the modern foodservice industry, and one which is only becoming more urgent in today’s market. Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations offers a uniquely foodservice-oriented guide to obtaining, training, and retaining employees in a fast-paced and highly competitive industry. The book provides: Content perfectly aligned with a two-year community college program courses in human resources, supervision, small business administration, or related subjectsDetailed discussion of topics including workplace health and safety, recruitment and retention, and many moreIdeas cultivated during the authors’ decades of combined experience in hospitality, foodservice, leadership, and researchMaterial to support instructors conducting courses, including PowerPoints, chapter-by-chapter exam questions, and case studiesManaging Employees in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professional business

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations

Obtain and retain skilled, professional employees with this accessible guide

A foodservice operation can only remain successful if its employees are served as well as its customers. Just as a business with no customers will fail for lack of revenue, one without skilled, professional, satisfied staff will be unable to provide service at the level customers demand. Attracting and retaining qualified staff is a critical challenge for the modern foodservice industry, and one which is only becoming more urgent in today’s market.

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations offers a uniquely foodservice-oriented guide to obtaining, training, and retaining employees in a fast-paced and highly competitive industry.

The book provides:

Content perfectly aligned with a two-year community college program courses in human resources, supervision, small business administration, or related subjects Detailed discussion of topics including workplace health and safety, recruitment and retention, and many more Ideas cultivated during the authors’ decades of combined experience in hospitality, foodservice, leadership, and research Material to support instructors conducting courses, including PowerPoints, chapter-by-chapter exam questions, and case studies

Managing Employees in Foodservice Operations is ideal for students in foodservice-related courses, as well as professional business

Comprehensive resource covering key ‘need-to-know’ aspects of how to run a food service operation, with unique perspective from restaurant managers Successful Management in Foodservice Operations is a single volume book addressing the overall operation of a successful food service business, including planning for success, ensuring excellence in production and service, and generating optimal levels of operating profits. The purpose of this book is to teach foodservice operators what they must know, and do, in order to achieve their own definitions of success. The book covers the major changes to food delivery processes and systems forced by the COVID pandemic, changes to the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), flexibility of employee management due to COVID-enforced changes, and more. Each chapter ends with features to enable reader comprehension and practical application of concepts. These include: ‘A Manager’s 10-Point Effectiveness Checklist’ offering ideas for management actions, and mini-case studies entitled ‘What Would You Do?’ with suggested answers. Successful Management in Foodservice Operations also discusses: Reading a USAR income statement, identifying a target market, and creating an effective proprietary website Managing marketing on third-party operated websites, controlling labor costs, and preparing and monitoring an operating budget Creating a profitable menu, successfully pricing menu items, recruiting, selecting, and training team members, and controlling food and beverage production costs Running food trucks and ‘ghost’ restaurants, where no customers actually visit the ‘restaurant’ in person other than to pick-up pre-ordered foodSuccessful Management in Foodservice Operations is an authoritative, accessible, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand reference for introductory students in programs of study related to hospitality management and food service operations. It also appeals to individuals interested in running their own restaurant or other type of foodservice operation. Part of Wiley’s Foodservice Operations: The Essentials series.

Comprehensive resource covering key ‘need-to-know’ aspects of how to run a food service operation, with unique perspective from restaurant managers

Successful Management in Foodservice Operations is a single volume book addressing the overall operation of a successful food service business, including planning for success, ensuring excellence in production and service, and generating optimal levels of operating profits. The purpose of this book is to teach foodservice operators what they must know, and do, in order to achieve their own definitions of success.

The book covers the major changes to food delivery processes and systems forced by the COVID pandemic, changes to the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), flexibility of employee management due to COVID-enforced changes, and more.

Each chapter ends with features to enable reader comprehension and practical application of concepts. These include: ‘A Manager’s 10-Point Effectiveness Checklist’ offering ideas for management actions, and mini-case studies entitled ‘What Would You Do?’ with suggested answers.

Successful Management in Foodservice Operations also discusses:

Reading a USAR income statement, identifying a target market, and creating an effective proprietary website Managing marketing on third-party operated websites, controlling labor costs, and preparing and monitoring an operating budget Creating a profitable menu, successfully pricing menu items, recruiting, selecting, and training team members, and controlling food and beverage production costs Running food trucks and ‘ghost’ restaurants, where no customers actually visit the ‘restaurant’ in person other than to pick-up pre-ordered food

Successful Management in Foodservice Operations is an authoritative, accessible, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand reference for introductory students in programs of study related to hospitality management and food service operations. It also appeals to individuals interested in running their own restaurant or other type of foodservice operation.

Part of Wiley’s Foodservice Operations: The Essentials series.

Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations

A concise and easy-to-follow guide to the principles of accounting and finance as they apply to running foodservice operations

Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations is an up-to-date and straightforward treatment of the financial standards and concepts owners and operators need to successfully run a foodservice operation.

Learn how to understand and assess the financial performance of a foodservice business by using professionally prepared financial reports. The book explains the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), as well as how to read income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It discusses how to calculate a break-even point and demonstrates pricing tips to help owner/operators create a profitable menu. Other contents include:

A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costs Practical discussions of how to manage the cost of labor and staffing, as well as how to prepare an accurate operating budget Hands-on strategies for comparing planned and budgeted operating results to actual financial results

Perfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations A concise and easy-to-follow guide to the principles of accounting and finance as they apply to running foodservice operations Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations is an up-to-date and straightforward treatment of the financial standards and concepts owners and operators need to successfully run a foodservice operation. Learn how to understand and assess the financial performance of a foodservice business by using professionally prepared financial reports. The book explains the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), as well as how to read income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It discusses how to calculate a break-even point and demonstrates pricing tips to help owner/operators create a profitable menu. Other contents include: A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costsPractical discussions of how to manage the cost of labor and staffing, as well as how to prepare an accurate operating budgetHands-on strategies for comparing planned and budgeted operating results to actual financial resultsPerfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

A revised guide for maximizing profitability in foodservice operations Professional foodservice managers face constant pressure to control costs while maintaining quality and profitability. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides hands-on tools and effective techniques to manage food, beverage, labor, and operational expenses. This eighth edition addresses the complete cycle of cost control, from purchasing and production to sales analysis and profit planning. The book covers essential topics including sales forecasts, inventory management, production monitoring, pricing strategies, and income statement analysis. This edition includes a new feature in each chapter: “The Move to Off-Premise Dining,” that addresses those unique issues directly related to managing costs when offering guests products sold via drive-thru, pickup, or off-premise delivery. It provides guidance on managing third-party delivery services and labor law compliance including anti-discrimination protections. Every chapter offers micro-case studies and examples. The book includes: Complete coverage of four major cost areas with practical formulas, management forms, and tracking systemsUpdated guidance reflecting the 2022 FDA Food Code and post-pandemic operational changesComprehensive pedagogical features including chapter outlines, learning outcomes, self-assessment tests, practice exercises, Excel spreadsheets, and web-based learning toolsRevenue control systems and detailed recommendations for monitoring online review sites and responding professionally to negative guest feedbackFood and Beverage Cost Control is a leading textbook to teach hospitality and culinary students how to manage expenses. It’s an essential professional resource for foodservice managers seeking to implement the latest technologies and techniques to control costs and optimize profits in today’s increasingly competitive foodservice industry.

A revised guide for maximizing profitability in foodservice operations Professional foodservice managers face constant pressure to control costs while maintaining quality and profitability. Food and Beverage Cost Control provides hands-on tools and effective techniques to manage food, beverage, labor, and operational expenses. This eighth edition addresses the complete cycle of cost control, from purchasing and production to sales analysis and profit planning. The book covers essential topics including sales forecasts, inventory management, production monitoring, pricing strategies, and income statement analysis. This edition includes a new feature in each chapter: The Move to Off-Premise Dining, that addresses those unique issues directly related to managing costs when offering guests products sold via drive-thru, pickup, or off-premise delivery. It provides guidance on managing third-party delivery services and labor law compliance including anti-discrimination protections. Every chapter offers micro-case studies and examples. The book includes: Complete coverage of four major cost areas with practical formulas, management forms, and tracking systems Updated guidance reflecting the 2022 FDA Food Code and post-pandemic operational changes Comprehensive pedagogical features including chapter outlines, learning outcomes, self-assessment tests, practice exercises, Excel spreadsheets, and web-based learning tools Revenue control systems and detailed recommendations for monitoring online review sites and responding professionally to negative guest feedback Food and Beverage Cost Control is a leading textbook to teach hospitality and culinary students how to manage expenses. It s an essential professional resource for foodservice managers seeking to implement the latest technologies and techniques to control costs and optimize profits in today s increasingly competitive foodservice industry.