Managing Catering Facility

Managing Catering Facility

1 Introduction to Indian Catering Industry

  1. Introduction
  2. Relationship of Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Industry
  3. Overview of Tourism Industry in India
  4. Government of India Initiatives for Promoting Tourism
  5. History and Development of Indian Catering Industry
  6. Development of Restaurants in India
  7. Factโ€™s file of Indian Hospitality and Catering Industry
  8. Success in Service
  9. Pioneers of Indian Hospitality and Catering Industry

2 Staff Attributes Skills and Knowledge

  1. Insight of Staff Attributes Skills and Knowledge
  2. Social Responsibility
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  4. Key Initiatives by Hospitality Brands in India
  5. Business Ethics
  6. Interdepartmental Relationship
  7. Grooming Standards and Personal Hygiene
  8. Guest Feed Back and Handling Complaints

3 The Restaurants, Fast Food and QSRs

  1. Categories of Restaurants
  2. Key Components of a Restaurant
  3. Planning Considerations of Restaurants, Fast food and QSRs
  4. Restaurant Licenses, Permits and No Objection Certificates
  5. Restaurants beyond the imaginations
  6. Global and Indian Companies of QSRs and Fastfood

4 Function Catering

  1. Insight of Function Catering
  2. Classification of Function
  3. Organization Structure
  4. Job Description
  5. Function Booking Procedure and Documentation
  6. Function Menu Planning Considerations and Constraints
  7. Annexure

5 Institutional Catering

  1. Overview of Institutional Catering in India
  2. Features of Institutional Catering
  3. Types of Institutional Catering
  4. Planning Considerations for Institutional Catering
  5. Hospital Catering
  6. Off Premises Catering
  7. SOPs of Institutional Catering
  8. Role & Importance of HACCP & FSSAI in Institutional Catering

6 Transport Catering

  1. 6.2 Indian Transport Network
  2. 6.3 Features of Transport Catering
  3. 6.4 Air Catering Services
  4. 6.5 Surface Catering Services
  5. 6.6 Water Catering Services

7 The Bar and Beverage Unit

  1. Overview of Bar and Beverage Units
  2. Bar Regulations and Licenses
  3. Types of Bar
  4. Bar Planning, Operations and Control
  5. Bar Stock
  6. Bar Card
  7. Standard Operating Practices adopted by Indian Bars

8 Kitchen Planning in Catering Operations

  1. Introduction
  2. Goals and Objectives of Kitchen Planning in the Catering Industry
  3. Types of Kitchens in the catering industry
  4. Different layouts:
  5. Space Planning and Design Principles
  6. Essential Elements in the Kitchen
  7. Equipment Selection
  8. Safety and Hygiene
  9. Technology in Modern Kitchens
  10. Budgeting and Costing
  11. Challenges in Kitchen Planning

9 Catering Equipment

  1. Large Equipments
  2. Mechanical Equipments
  3. Refrigeration Equipments
  4. Food Holding / Storage Equipments
  5. Cooking Tins
  6. Use And Maintenance Of Equipment

10 Catering Systems

  1. Introduction to Catering Systems
  2. Types of Catering Services
  3. Planning and Designing Catering Menus
  4. Procurement and Inventory Management
  5. Kitchen Operations in Catering
  6. Catering Logistics and Setup
  7. Event Execution and Customer Service
  8. Financial Management in Catering
  9. Sustainability and Ethical Practices in Catering
  10. Technology Integration in Catering Systems
  11. Case Studies in Catering Excellence
  12. Future Trends in Catering Systems

11 Commodities

  1. What are Food Commodities?
  2. Food commodities Vs Finished food products.
  3. Types of Food Commodities
  4. Role of Food Commodities in the Catering Industry
  5. Challenges & Solutions

12 Purchasing, Storage and Control for Catering Unit

  1. Strategic Planning for Procurement
  2. Supplier Collaboration and Workflow
  3. Designing Storage Infrastructure
  4. Shelving Systems and Organization
  5. First-In, First-Out (FIFO) and Inventory Management
  6. Hygiene and Safety in Storage
  7. Ergonomics and Accessibility
  8. Flexibility for Menu Adaptation
  9. Sustainability Integration in Storage Design
  10. Technology Integration in Storage Management
  11. Training and SOP Implementation

13 Menu Planning

  1. Introduction to Menu Planning
  2. Elements of Effective Menu Planning
  3. Menu Development Process
  4. Menu Categories and Sections
  5. Menu Engineering and Profitability
  6. Seasonal and Special Menus
  7. Beverage and Wine Pairing
  8. Sustainability and Ethical Considerations
  9. Menu Presentation and Communication
  10. Adaptation and Evolution of Menus
  11. Menu Planning Case Studies
  12. Future Trends in Menu Planning

14 Introduction to Food, Beverage and Labour Control

  1. Food & Beverage Service Industry
  2. Classification of Food & Beverage Service Sector
  3. Food & Beverage Management
  4. Food and Beverage Management across different catering establishments
  5. Role of Labour in Food & Beverage Service Industry

15 Food Control

  1. Food Control
  2. Forecasting
  3. Food Purchasing Control
  4. Food Receiving Control
  5. Food Storing Control
  6. Food Issuing Control
  7. Food Production Control
  8. Food Sales Control

16 Beverage Control

  1. Beverage Control
  2. Beverage Purchasing Control
  3. Beverage Receiving Control
  4. Beverage Storing Control
  5. Beverage Issuing Control
  6. Beverage Production Control
  7. Beverage Sales Control

17 Labour Control

  1. Role of Labour in Food & Beverage Service Industry
  2. Job Analysis
  3. Job Description
  4. Job Specification
  5. Organization Structure
  6. Labour Forecasting
  7. Staffing & Scheduling
  8. Performance Standards
  9. Training
  10. Performance Monitoring
  11. Labour Cost Control

18 Managing Human Resource

  1. Human Resource Management
  2. Functions of HRM
  3. Recruitment & Selection
  4. Performance Management
  5. Learning & Development
  6. Compensation and Benefits
  7. Development of Workplace Policies
  8. Awareness of External Factors
  9. Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

19 Managing Sales and Marketing

  1. Marketing Insight
  2. Advertising
  3. Public Relations
  4. Merchandising
  5. Sales Promotion
  6. Personal Selling and Up-selling

20 Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management in Catering Technology

  1. Introduction to Financial Management in Catering Technology
  2. The significance of financial management in catering technology
  3. Basic Financial Terminology and Concepts
  4. Importance of budgeting in catering technology
  5. Types of budgets: operational, event-specific, long-term planning
  6. Creating and managing budgets for catering events and operations
  7. Understanding cost structures in catering
  8. Techniques for cost control and reducing expenses
  9. Pricing strategies: cost-plus, value-based, competitive pricing
  10. Maximizing revenue in catering technology
  11. Strategies for increasing catering sales
  12. Tracking and analyzing profitability
  13. Using financial ratios to assess performance
  14. Data-driven decision making in catering technology

21 Managing Quality in Catering Operations

  1. Overview, Aspects, Definition
  2. Factors affecting Quality
  3. Issues and Challenges of Quality
  4. Service Quality (Human Resource, Training & Value)
  5. Quality Management Process
  6. Total Quality Management (TQM)
  7. Measuring and Managing Guest Satisfaction
  8. Quality Management Standards (ISO โ€“ 9000 awareness)

22 Computer Applications in the Catering Industry

  1. Importance of technology in the modern catering industry
  2. Overview of key computer applications used in catering businesses
  3. Trends and opportunities in catering technology
  4. Software for Menu Planning and Event Management
  5. Utilizing software for designing and customizing menus
  6. Using technology to manage catering orders, bookings, and event scheduling
  7. Incorporating visuals and aesthetics through design tools
  8. Implementing accounting software for budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting
  9. Analyzing financial data to assess profitability and make informed decisions
  10. Using data analysis tools to identify trends and customer preferences