Gatlin International

Description

The modern trend is to make more use of eating out facilities, especially when both partners in a marriage are working. It is likely that this trend will continue, which will create a more competitive environment, but it also means that there will be more opportunities for those interested in starting a restaurant.

It takes more than dreams to succeed in any business, and restaurants are no exception. You need creativity, business knowledge and have to be prepared to work extremely hard.

Even if you package all these ingredients into a concept, it may still not work. As in most businesses there are many who fail, but there are also those that make a great success. While opening a restaurant is risky, the return can be high, as they often are when you take a chance.

Fortunately there are ways to increase you chances of success. The purpose of this course is to teach the things that reduce the chances of failure, and if you learn the fundamentals, the chances of success are that much brighter.

Outline

The basic principles of management

Types of ownership

The location of the business

Restaurant layout

Restaurant equipment

Inventory and stock control

Financial analysis

Personnel, food and customer service

Financial management

Regulations

Advertising, marketing and getting started

The aim of purchasing

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

120.00 hours

Duration of Access

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.

Instructor

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Prerequisites/Audience

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements/Materials Included

Certification

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Restaurant Management Diploma

Restaurant Management Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 3 Restaurant Management Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.