Introduction to food and beverage service
The Provision of food & beverage away from home forms a substantial part of the
activities of the hotel and catering industry. People need accommodation with food and
beverages if they are away for more than a day and only food & beverage if they are away
for a short duration.
Food & beverage service has developed into a huge industry. The number and type of
eating out establishments has increased tremendously as suppliers constantly try to satisfy
the changing demands and tastes of the market. In this first unit we are going to learn
about the introduction of food and beverage industry
objectives
After studying this unit, the student must know.
Origin and growth of F& B Service
Classification of Catering Establishment
F&B Service Outlets and their layout
Hierarchy of F&B Service Department and Modern Staffing
Duties and Responsibilities of various employees in F&B Service
1. benefits of studying food&beverage service
Food and beverage service is pivotal to the hospitality industry in a couple of different ways.
Firstly, it provides additional services and amenities that customers enjoy and can help enhance the guest experience. This can help make the venue more attractive and draw in more guests.
This is why you’ll find F&B service offerings in many hospitality venues, from modest hotels to ultra luxury resorts.
Secondly, food and beverage services are a major revenue stream for hospitality venues.
Offering these extra services can help diversify how a venue makes money, which can assist venues through quiet times for other parts of their business. It can thus help increase the overall profit of a business.
Types of food and beverage service
Some varieties of F&B service dining include:
- Bars
- Waiter service meals
- Buffet meals
- Private dining
- Catering for events.
Of course, there are many options and all venues do things slightly differently, so there are plenty more examples in addition to these.