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Basic principles of F&B management32195/3055/2324/1/95
Study guide

Basic principles of F&B management

32195/3055/2324/1/95
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Maerevoet Johan, 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)

01: Daily Operation: Acts from a current knowledge of the hospitality industry and assumes responsibility for the proper daily operation of their own department.  
The student prepares an order list for a predetermined dish.
The student will develop a recipe for a two-course meal.
03: Compose offerings department: Compiles a balanced, quality and commercially profitable offer within own department. 
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
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 manage a simple inventory system (from purchase to issue)
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

Study material (list)

Mandatory
  • Author: lector

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials12,00 hours
Practicum12,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series80,00
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00Oefeningen m.b.t. MIS
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00vaardigheidstoets (80%) en oefening MIS (20%)