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Basic principles of F&B management32195/2147/2122/1/66
Study guide

Basic principles of F&B management

32195/2147/2122/1/66
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Van Steenkiste Baptiste, Van Thiel Daniel
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

03: Compose offerings department: Compiles a balanced, quality and commercially profitable offer within own department. 
The student explains the ingredients and raw materials used and correctly incorporates foods into a recipe
The student will formulate a sound processing guideline (including through MIS (Menu Item Sheet)
The student will assess and explain the combination and flavor elements of foods and beverages
The student recommends appropriate wines and other beverages for an existing menu of at least 7 courses and thoroughly justifies the choices made
The student will prepare a special occasion menu consisting of a minimum of 7 courses, recommend matching wines and other beverages and thoroughly justify the choices made
05: Rental/sales department mapping and lifelong learning: Mapped the rental/sales of products and services within own department. Based on developments in their own field, limited market studies, an assessment of the demand and desires of their intended guests/customers, and the set objectives, the graduate makes adjustments in consultation with management.
The student determines the selling price of a dish according to the raw materials used and contribution margin
The student will master up- and cross-selling techniques specific to the lodging, restaurant and catering industry
The student identifies trends in the field of hospitality and further responds to them in terms of service and offerings
08: Manage Stock Department: Checks, records and manages stock, orders and deliveries of own department. 
The student will start, monitor, manage, adjust, and analyze the operation of a simple inventory management system (purchasing, receiving, stocking, and issuing) within a large-scale operation

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials12,00 hours
Practicum12,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test70,00
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off10,00
Academic yearSkills assessment simulation20,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test70,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off10,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment simulation20,00