2. More people are eating outside the home and
meet his demand there is widening diversity
in the nature and type of food and beverages
on offer
Expansion of the industry and increasing
pressures for improved professionalism in
food and beverage service staff.
3. Food and beverage service is the essential link
between the customers and the menu,
beverages and other services on offer in an
establishment.
The server is the main point of contact between
the customers and the establishment and plays
an important role in a profession with increasing
national and international status.
4. INDUSTRY
sector
UK terminology
Purpose of
the
foodservice
operation
Historical Summary Industry sector-
international
terminology
MILITARY Food service
managers
direct the
facilities
that prepare
and serve
food.
As an important member
of the food service team,
the Food Service
Specialist
prepares all types of
food according to
standard and dietetic
recipes,
as well as ordering and
inspecting food supplies
and preparing meals for
cooking.
RETAIL MARKET
6. INDUSTRY
sector
UK terminology
Purpose of the
foodservice
operation
Historical
Summary
Industry sector-
international
terminology
BANQUETING
/
Conferencing
/ Exhibitions
provision of
large scale
food and drink
alongside
services such
as
conferencing
Originally
associated
with hotels
but has now
become
major sector
in its own
right
LEISURE AND
SPECIAL EVENT
MARKET
7. INDUSTRY
sector
UK terminology
Purpose of the
foodservice
operation
Historical
Summary
Industry sector-
international
terminology
LEISURE
ATTRACTIONS
Such as theme
parks,
museums,
galleries,
cinemas and
theatres
provision of
food and drink
to people
engaged in
another pursuit
Increases in
leisure have
made profit
from food
and drink
attractive to
leisure and
amenity
providers
LEISURE AND
SPECIAL EVENT
MARKET
8. The Quality of Service:
** Attentive and efficient but not rushed
** Friendly and welcoming, but not too
familiar
** Helpful, especially in advising on the
selection of food and beverage
** Then their expectations will be met.