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Modern staffing in various category hotels

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In the hospitality industry, staffing is a crucial aspect that can make or break a hotel’s success. With the rise of technology and changing guest expectations, hotels need to adapt their staffing strategies to stay competitive. In this blog post, we will explore the modern staffing trends in various categories of hotels.

Food Production Department

The food production department is responsible for preparing and serving meals to guests. In recent years, there has been a shift towards more specialized roles in this department. Here are some modern staffing trends in the food production department for various categories of hotels:

Luxury Hotels

Luxury hotels typically have large kitchens with specialized staff. In addition to traditional roles such as chefs and line cooks, luxury hotels also employ pastry chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists to create exceptional dining experiences for guests. With the rise of technology, luxury hotels are also investing in digital tools such as kitchen automation systems and inventory management software to streamline operations.

Boutique Hotels

Boutique hotels often have smaller kitchens with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients and unique menu offerings. As such, boutique hotels require staff with specialized skills such as farm-to-table chefs and mixologists who can create signature cocktails using local ingredients. With the rise of social media, boutique hotels are also investing in staff who can create visually appealing dishes that will attract guests on platforms like Instagram.

Budget Hotels

Budget hotels typically have smaller kitchens with more generalized roles. Staff may be responsible for everything from meal prep to dish washing. However, with the rise of technology, budget hotels are also investing in kitchen automation systems and self-service dining options to reduce staffing needs and keep costs low.

Conclusion

In conclusion, modern staffing trends in the food production department of various categories of hotels reflect the changing needs of guests and the hospitality industry as a whole. Luxury hotels require a large staff with specialized skills to create exceptional dining experiences, while boutique hotels focus on locally-sourced ingredients and unique menu offerings. Budget hotels keep costs low by having a smaller staff with more generalized roles and investing in technology to streamline operations. Regardless of the category, hotels are also investing in digital tools to enhance the guest experience and improve efficiency.

It’s important to note that staffing is just one aspect of running a successful food production department. Other factors such as menu planning, inventory management, and kitchen safety are also critical to success. To learn more about the hospitality industry and how to succeed in it, be sure to check out our other blog posts. Thank you for reading!

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Syllabus BHM111 (T)

01. Introduction to cookery

  1. Levels of skills and experiences
  2. Attitudes and behaviour in the kitchen
  3. Personal hygiene
  4. Uniforms & protective clothing
  5. Safety procedure in handling equipment

02. Culinary history

  1. Origin of modern cookery

03. Hierarchy area of department and kitchen

  1. Classical Brigade
  2. Modern staffing in various category hotels
  3. Roles of executive chef
  4. Duties and responsibilities of various chefs
  5. Co-operation with other departments

04 Culinary terms

  1. List of culinary (common and basic) term
  2. Explanation with examples

05 Aims & objects of cooking food

  1. Aims and objectives of cooking food
  2. Various textures
  3. Various consistencies
  4. Techniques used in pre-preparation
  5. Techniques used in preparation

06.Basic principles of food production – I

I Vegetable and fruit cookery

  1. Introduction – classification of vegetables
  2. Pigments and colour changes
  3. Effects of heat on vegetables
  4. Cuts of vegetables
  5. Classification of fruits
  6. Uses of fruit in cookery
  7. Salads and salad dressings

II Stocks

  1. Definition of stock
  2. Types of stock
  3. Preparation of stock
  4. Recipes
  5. Storage of stocks
  6. Uses of stocks
  7. Care and precautions

III Sauces

  1. Classification of sauces
  2. Recipes for mother sauces
  3. Storage & precautions

07 Methods of cooking food

  1. Roasting
  2. Grilling
  3. Frying
  4. Baking
  5. Broiling
  6. Poaching
  7. Boiling
  • Principles of each of the above
  • Care and precautions to be taken
  • Selection of food for each type of cooking

08. Soups

  1. Classification with examples
  2. Basic recipes of Consommé with 10 Garnishes

09 Egg cookery

  1. Introduction to egg cookery
  2. Structure of an egg
  3. Selection of egg
  4. Uses of egg in cookery

10 Commodities

I Shortenings (Fats & Oils)

  1. Role of Shortenings
  2. Varieties of Shortenings
  3. Advantages and Disadvantages of using various Shortenings
  4. Fats & Oil – Types, varieties

II Raising Agents

  1. Classification of Raising Agents
  2. Role of Raising Agents
  3. Actions and Reactions

III Thickening Agents

  1. Classification of thickening agents
  2. Role of Thickening agents

IV Sugar

  1. Importance of Sugar
  2. Types of Sugar
  3. Cooking of Sugar