Introduction & Growth of Hotel Industry in India. –
Role of catering establishment in the travel and tourism industry, Types of F & B Operations. (Classification), Types of Catering Establishments - Commercial (Non Residential/Residential), Welfare (Industrial/ Institutional), Transport (Air. Road, Rail, Sea)
UNIT - II No of lectures-04 Hrs.
Departmental Organisation & Staffing – Organisation of F& B Department of a Hotel, Duties and Responsibilities of F & B Staff, Attributes of F & B staff with the steps involved in order of service, Intra & Inter departmental relation with F & B Service
UNIT - III No of lectures-04 Hrs.
Layout of Food Service Area – Important points to be considered while planning a layout, Layout of coffee shop, Fast food restaurant, Specialty restaurant. Banquets operations, Room Service,
UNIT - IV No of lectures-04 Hrs.
Introduction of Restaurant Equipment. – Classification of equipment (familiarisation), Criteria for selection and requirement. Quantity and Types of - Crockery, Tableware, Glassware, Linen, Furniture. Care & Maintenance of these equipments, Sideboard - its uses, Vending Machines- Importance, Advantage and Disadvantage
UNIT - V No of lectures-04 Hrs.
Menu & Menu Planning – Origin of menu & menu planning objectives, Types of menu, menu planning - consideration & constraints, Menu designing, Courses of menu - French: classical and modified, Indian courses; Planning menus, Accompaniments, Garnishing & Cover for each course FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE -IV COURSE CONTENT
UNIT – I No of lectures- 05 Hrs
Spirits – Introduction & definition, Distillation - Pot Still and Patent Still, Types of Spirits – Whisky, Gin, Rum, Vodka, Brandy, Mezcal, Tequila, other spirits. Spirit producing countries and brand names of SPIRITS Proof scales, Service of spirits. Brands - Indian & International
UNIT - II No of lectures- 05 Hrs
Liqueurs & Bitters – Definition & classification, Production, Service of Liqueurs. Bitters
UNIT - III No of lectures- 05 Hrs
Cocktails – Definition & classification, Cocktail bar equipment, Method of mixing , Classic Cocktail, Preparation & service of cocktails, Mock tails, specialty coffees.
UNIT - IV No of lectures- 05 Hrs
Tobacco – History, Composition of cigarettes, pipe tobacco & cigars, Cigar shape/size/strength, Judging the good quality cigar, Storage & Service, Cigar producing countries and brand names of cigars. Food & beverage Terminology related to the course
The Waiter & Waitress and Waitstaff Training Handbook: A Complete Guide to the Proper Steps in Service for Food & Beverage Employees Revised 2nd Edition