Tuesday, June 02, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS | Readings to Keep You at the Ready

Article By: Nightclub and Bar

Attracting and retaining business at your property is important any time, but especially in today’s economy. Here’s a look at some new releases that can help you keep costs down, identify up-and-coming trends and get creative when it comes to your cocktails:-

Practical Food & Beverage Cost Control By Clement Ojugo

First published in 1999, Practical Food & Beverage Cost Control addresses common financial-management problems and gives guidelines for F&B success. The new edition contains practical, step-by-step suggestions for employing cost-control concepts effectively.

Oft-cited problem areas the book aims to improve include high operating expenses, inaccurately documented and costed menu items, excessive inventory, inaccurate financial reporting and inadequate cash flow.

To assist with controlling costs, the book includes information and tips on menu development and budgeting, purchasing, sustainable and organic trends and their associated costs and the advantages and disadvantages of cost-control techniques.

For more information about Practical Food & Beverage Cost Control, visit: www.hospitality-tourism.delmar.com.

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