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Fundamentals of Hospitality Industry

FUNCTIONS OF FOOD

AND BEVERAGE

OPERATION

Apart from providing food and
beverages to their consumers,
food and beverage (F&B)
operations have other functions in
the hospitality industry.

The following are the functions:

1. Purchasing food and

beverages
2. Planning menus
3. Maintaining daily operations -
maintaining cleanliness of all
service areas in F&B outlets,
maintenance of dishwashing
machines, forecasting labour
and cleaning supply needs, and
maintaining inventory control
and monthly stock check.
4. Food service hygiene
5. Beverage control
6. Cost-control and budgeting

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