Management by Menu is an invaluable resource for its presentation of the menu as a central theme that influences all foodservice functions. Its unique perspective of tying the menu to overall management principles provides the future manager with the "big picture" of the operation of a restaurant.

Management by Menu, Fourth Edition presents the menu as the central influence on all foodservice functions. This unique approach clearly outlines both the “big picture” behind a well-run foodservice operation, and the practical details of costing, planning, analyzing, purchasing and production, beverage management, promotion, and service. Both students and working managers will come away from this book able to clearly develop a menu and effectively use it as a management tool. Thoroughly updated with the latest changes affecting the industry, this Fourth Edition has also been revised to give readers a more hands-on learning experience. Sample menus, mini-case studies, self-test review questions, and other new features lead to greater interactivity and engagement with the material. Coverage of new, helpful technologies is now integrated throughout the book.

Management by Menu is an invaluable resource for its presentation of the menu as a central theme that influences all foodservice functions. Its unique perspective of tying the menu to overall management principles provides the future manager with the "big picture" of the operation of a restaurant.

This book was written with the idea that the menu is the controlling document that affects every area of operation in the foodservice facility. Topics covered include food service history; planning a menu; considerations and limits in menu planning; cost factors and cost controls in menu planning; menu pricing; menu mechanics; menu analysis; the liquor menu; menu planning and nutrition; purchasing, production, and the menu; service and the menu; management by computer; the menu and the financial plan; accuracy in menus; number of portions from standard containers; etc.

This introductory textbook provides a thorough guide to the management of food and beverage outlets, from their day-to-day running through to the wider concerns of the hospitality industry. It explores the broad range of subject areas that encompass the food and beverage market and its five main sectors – fast food and popular catering, hotels and quality restaurants and functional, industrial, and welfare catering. New to this edition are case studies covering the latest industry developments, and coverage of contemporary environmental concerns, such as sourcing, sustainability and responsible farming. It is illustrated in full colour and contains end-of-chapter summaries and revision questions to test your knowledge as you progress. Written by authors with many years of industry practice and teaching experience, this book is the ideal guide to the subject for hospitality students and industry practitioners alike.

An increasing number of people have food allergies or require special diets, and they are dining out more often. As a food service professional, how do you accommodate the needs of these customers? Serving People with Food Allergies: Kitchen Management and Menu Creation brings together a vast store of knowledge and practical advice for people worki