The Food and Beverage service industry engages itself in the provision of food and beverage, mainly to people who are away from their homes for various reasons. Such people need accommodation with food and beverages if they are away for a short duration of time. The basic needs of customers for food and beverages are met by the foodservice industry. The food and beverage service is a part of the service-oriented hospitality sector. It can be part of a large hotel or tourism business and it can also be run as an independent business.
This course aims to highlight how the Food and Beverage industry functions on a day to day basis to keep up the expectations of everyone and anyone of its customers. It throws light into the preparation and upkeep of facilities that are into the Food and Beverage business. For those of you looking to get a better understanding about the Food and Beverage Industry, this course acts as a stepping stone to get there, for other who are already in the industry and wish to enhance your knowledge, this course is the ideal one for you
With the help of this course, students and induviduals can apply for jobs in a list of the below mentioned sectors and establishments
Popular catering– Café, Coffee shop, Steak houses.
Fast Food– McDonalds, Burger King, KFC.
Take Away– Sandwich bar, Kiosks.
Banqueting, Conferences, Exhibitions.
Welfare Catering-Hospitals, School, Prison’s, College.
Outdoor Catering.
Transport Catering-Railway, Airlines, Cruise lines.
Introduction
The introduction video will give you a clear idea of what you would be learning in this course. It covers the highlights that give you a glimpse into the world of F&B Production. Basics that even an ordinary individual would be interested in knowing.
By the end of this video students will have a clear idea about the Basics of the Food and Beverage Department. The basics cover topics like the Objectives of the Food and Beverage Dept, the Meaning and importance of the Food and Beverage Dept, the Benefits of a Food and Beverage Dept in a Hotel, Usage and functions of the Food and Beverage Dept and Delivery of the the Food and Beverage Dept.
By the end of the 2nd Module students would've have gotten a better picture about the area's where the Food and Beverage dept come in handy and are being implemented on a day to day process. This is help you understand how some establishments run smoothly because of its practices. It will also help you identify area's that need attention in an establishment.
By the end of this module, you will have understood the basics and the science that goes into designing a good menu. The types of menu's based on the type of establishment along with the venue and cuisine you decide is vital. You will also have covered some of the basic details under catering as well.
By the end of this module, you would have understood the classification of beverages and some of the most commonly used glassware for these beverages. You would also have covered the most commonly served alcoholic beverages at hotels and restaurants. Wine, Beer and whisky primarily and the respective types and what differentiates them prom each other under each separate category.
By the end of this module, you would have a clear idea on the types of Non-alcoholic beverages served at the Hotel/ restaurant. These beverages that are a revenue source for the establishment and how to go about in preparing them and presenting them is what is covered. You would also have learnt the types of Non-alcoholic beverages and the sub categories under each type of beverage.
With that the entire Food and Beverage Service module would come to an end.