Food and Beverage Service is THE book to help students develop their professional skills in the hospitality industry. Written by authors with years of experience in industry and training, you can be confident that this comprehensive textbook will cover everything that learners need to know for their level 1 and 2 S/NVQ food and beverage service course.

Thoroughly revised and updated for its 8th edition, Food and Beverage Service is considered the standard reference book for food and drink service in the UK and in many countries overseas. New features of this edition include: - larger illustrations, making the service sequence clearer than ever - updated information that is current, authoritative and sets a world standard - a new design that is accessible and appealing. As well as meeting the needs of students working towards VRQ, S/NVQ, BTEC or Institute of Hospitality qualifications in hospitality and catering at Levels 1 to 4, or degrees in restaurant, hotel and hospitality management, the 'Waiter's Bible' is also widely bought by industry professionals. It is a valuable reference source for those working in food and beverage service at a variety of levels and is recognised as the principal reference text for International WorldSkills Competitions, Trade 35 Restaurant Service.

Ensure you have all the essential skills and support you'll need to succeed for the latest Level 1 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service. Specifically designed with Level 1 and Level 2 learners in mind, this resource explains all key concepts clearly, and the topics are mapped carefully to both the NVQ and VRQ in Professional Food and Beverage Service at Levels 1 and 2 so you can find what you need easily. - Follow the structure of the units in each qualification with chapter headings and subheadings matched to the qualifications - Master important service skills with photographic step-by-step sequences - Grasp important definitions with key terms boxes and a glossary - Test your understanding with activities at the end of every chapter which will help you prepare for assessment

This textbook covers everything learners need to know for the level 1 and 2 S/NVQ food and beverage service course. Each chapter covers a specific S/NVQ unit and includes assessments and projects to reinforce learning. Step-by-step photo sequences walk learners thrugh key techniques.

The field of professional, academic and vocational qualifications is ever-changing. The new edition of this highly successful and practical guide provides thorough information on all developments. Fully indexed, it includes details on all university awards and over 200 career fields, their professional and accrediting bodies, levels of membership and qualifications. It acts as an one-stop guide for careers advisors, students and parents, and will also enable human resource managers to verify the qualifications of potential employees.

Written by the highly regarded authors of Food and Beverage Service, this book is designed and presented to meet the needs of students studying S/NVQ or the brand new VRQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Key features include: - Completely up-to-date material, matched to the latest specifications - Photos and illustrations designed to make service sequences clear and easy to follow - Accessible and easy for students to use Additional resources are provided for students through Dynamic Learning Online.

'Public House & Beverage Management' provides students with a practical guide to the management aspects of the licensed trade industry. 'Public House & Beverage Management' introduces students to: * Key players * Variations in service offer * Types of management arrangement (managed, leased, tenanted, franchise, freehouse) * Customers and segments * Labour markets and employees * Key elements in the business units * Retailing skills. The combined experiences of the authors are reflected in the text, as between them they have a vast range of experience as: publican, hotelier, chef and sommelier. Enhanced by this is their teaching and research covering food service, cellar management, marketing and wines and spirit education.