Hosp 582 - Week 1 Assignment

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Chapter 1 Review Questions: Questions 2, 7, 9 and 10 2. What is the role of a manager in the hospitality industry? The role of a manager in the hospitality industry is extensive and varies but overall the manager must focus on 3 main objectives. Firstly, a manager in the hospitality industry must be able to direct the operations of business to achieve goals on schedule, within budget and make a profit. Secondly, a manager must also be able to relate to employees and guest to create a successful work environment and experience for the guest. Lastly, managers should always make sure that guest feel personally welcomed and everything in the facility is working and running smoothly. 7. What are some things to observe in both the front of the house and the back of the house in the early stages of your career? During the early stages of entering into a career in the hospitality industry you want to be sure to observe and learn a lot through observation of the managerial and the physical organization. In making your observations you want to pay attention to what’s going on in both the front of the house and the back of the house. In the front of the house you want to learn about the operations through observation of the guest and clients. You want to observe and gain a clear understanding of who are the customers in the establishment, what do they value to keep them pleased and satisfied. In the back of the house you want to observe workflow patterns and quality of preparation before the final product or service reaches the clients. For example in a restaurant you would want to observe how the menu is planned out. In addition to how the menu is planned, you want to observe how the kitchen operates with food preparation and cooking methods (i.e. measuring serving size, food storage and food presentation). 9. What are three principal concerns in regard to a job

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