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* Sixth edition updated and revised to take account of changes in approaches to the management of F&B operations brought about by issues such as COVID, Brexit, staff shortages, technology and sustainability ethics; * Content based on the application of systems operations management theory to traditional and current industry practice in food and beverage operations * Specially designed to support learning being divided into ten chapters, ideal for semester teaching, thorough pedagogic features, the provision of references and additional sources of information, together with supporting PowerPoint presentations * Written by an experienced team of authors who are recognised authorities in food and beverage operations and culinary arts. This 6th edition of the best-selling textbook Food and Beverage Management for the hospitality, tourism & event industries has been updated and revised to take account of current trends within education and the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. This includes changes to management best practice brought about the consequences of COVID and Brexit, as well looking at the impact of the increasing use of technology and kitchen/service robotics, changes to allergen regulations and issues of sustainability and business ethics, including ethical sourcing. It recognises that operations are not an end in themselves and food and beverage management is as much about the management of the business, as it is about specific aspects of the food and beverage product.

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...a fantastic insight into the mechanics behind the all operational and management aspects of Food and Beverage. Ashley Shaw, House Manager, The Westbury, Mayfair, London ...great care has been given to detail, topics both current and futuristic and an overall operational view that a student can only cherish, treasure and use well into his or her career... This shall and will remain a brilliant reference ... Cyrus Todiwala, Chef Patron, Cafe Spice Namaste, London ... should be made compulsory reading for anyone involved in studying about, or working in food and beverage operations. I would certainly recommend this book to everyone. Carole Rodger, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Metropolitan University Definitely a text I would recommend to become an expert in the Food and Beverage field, a brilliant book Dipna Anand, Lecturer in Catering, West London College, Hammersmith An inexpensive and comprehensive text which should be made compulsory reading for anyone involved in studying about, or working in food and beverage operations. This up to date text manages to effectively combine academic theory and practical application with a focus on the customer, the business and strategy which sets it apart from other texts. I would certainly recommend this book to everyone. -- Carole Rodger, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Metropolitan University

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