Regardless of your position in restaurant management, your goals will include cost control, and may at times conflict with the goals of other team members. This book teaches you how to systematically analyze your operations and determine the best course of action. Practical Food and Beverage Cost Control, 2e is designed to share successful cost management strategies and procedures with anyone who wishes to update or renew their cost control knowledge. Details on how to plan, assess and interpret the many cost control aspects of food and beverage operations are included along with vital financial information to meet the company?s profit and expense objectives. While emphasis is placed on the perspective of the ?the manager?, focus is placed on the importance of the restaurant management team working together toward minimizing expenses and maximizing profit. With practical inclusions and helpful forms, this resource can be put to use today in any foodservice application.

With so much emphasis on reducing food and beverage cost, while improving quality and maximizing service, Practical Food and Beverage Cost Control, 2e takes the guess work out of managing today's restaurant. The book combines the financial aspect with the need to understand the consumer's ever-increasing quest for value. Each chapter in the book provides specific information needed to avoid pitfalls and focus on improving the bottom line. Many examples are included to demonstrate theories and concepts in practice.