FOOD AND BEVERANGE SERVICE
The Provision of food & beverage away from home forms a substantial part of the
activities of the hotel and catering industry. People need accommodation with food and
beverages if they are away for more than a day and only food & beverage if they are away
for a short duration.
Food & beverage service has developed into a huge industry. The number and type of
eating out establishments has increased tremendously as suppliers constantly try to satisfy
the changing demands and tastes of the market. In this first unit we are going to learn
about the introduction of food and beverage industry.
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE
In the recent years, eating away from home has been on the increase and there is a widening
diversity in the nature and the type of food and beverage on offer. The hospitality industry
(Catering/Hotel industry) has a greatly expanded demanding improved professionalism in food and
beverage service staff. There is even greater need for more people to make their career in this noble
profession alongside the need for improved confidence and performance through higher standards of
knowledge and skills.
Food and beverage service staff is employed in huge variety of establishments in the
hospitality industry, but their basic roles does not differ no matter what type of restaurant or other
venue they work in. The number of food and beverage service staff and there positions in an
establishment hierarchy depend on their size of operation and service offered. The function of the
waiting staff; large or small establishments remain the same.