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Restaurant Service

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RBA0101
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-HB 2006
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 1 (2006-2007)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Alamäki, Helena
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2006-2007

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
22006-08-28 – 2007-03-09Helena AlamäkiEnglish2006-08-18 – 2006-09-10

Learning Outcomes

The student masters the basic functions of a restaurant and has knowledge of wines;quality classifications, language on labels and characteristics of the products. He/she can apply this knowledge in sales work in the restaurant. The student understands the value of good customer service for the success of the business and has a customer oriented way of thinking.

Student's Workload

Total work: 135 h
- Studies according to the schedules 66 h
- Individual studies 69 h
Planning and assignments , studying for the exam 49 h
Practical work at a restaurant 20 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Previous studies are not required.

Contents

The organisation and basic functions of the restaurant , basics of customer service. Production of wines, the most important wine-producing countries and classifications of wines in those countries. The course includes 20 h of work in a licenced restaurant.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Brown, G., Hepner, K., Deegan, A., 1994. Introduction to food and beverage service.

Fuller, J.1992. Modern restaurant service. Stanley Thornes

Lilicrap, D., Cousins, J., Smith,R., 2003. Food and beverage service. Hodder&Stoughton

Grönroos, C. 2007. Service management and marketing.John Wiley&Sons. Ltd

Koplan,S., Smith, B., Weiss,M. 2001. Exploring wine. John Wiley&Sons.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, practical excercises in the classroom and training in the restaurant. Excercises and group work.

Assessment Criteria

Excellent 5

The student can plan and organize the serving functions taking in consideration the financial aspects of the business, she can plan the use of staff according to the situation. She can lead the staff at work.

Good 3

The student can plan and organize the basic serving functions in a restaurant, she can recommend suitable beverages for a meal and guide the staff in good customer service.

Satisfactory 1

The student can organize the basic serving functions in a restaurant, she understands the meaning of good service for the success of a restaurant.

Assessment Methods

Attendance at lectures and supervised excercises, practical tests and written examinations. The course includes a 20-hour compalsorywork period in serving duties in a licensed restaurant. Work examination. Numeric scale 0-5.


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