A discotheque, nightclub, music club or club, is an entertainment venue and bar that usually operates late into the night. A nightclub is generally distinguished from regular bars, pubs or taverns by the inclusion of a stage for live music, one or more dance floor...
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What is a timeshare? Referral chains & condominiums
Timeshare A Timeshare can be defined as an advance purchase of time in holiday accommodation. The purchaser pays a capital sum to acquire this timeshare and then pays an annual contribution towards the maintenance of the property. The period of time sold is generally...
Layout of the Laundry
What factors should be considered when designing a laundry room layout? The laundry should be designed in consideration to the amount of space needed to hold a number of various items, for completing tasks, and for that amount of needed space to increase when the...
Safe Deposit & Key Control
SAFE DEPOSIT Though hotel is not responsible for the guest valuables, the rule to this effect is written in the guest registration card and also notified in the in guest room .but a hotel offers a free safe deposit facility for his valuables. Hotels have bank type of...
How is timeshare different from Hotel Business : Time Share & Vacation Ownership
A Hotel room is rented for a certain number of days where you have only one room to yourself. You may go down to a pool or restaurant or bar of the hotel which has to be shared with the other guests. However, when we talk about Time Share, we own a certain place to...
Glass : Composition, Care and Cleaning of Different Surfaces
Glass is transparent, lustrous, and brittle material made of a mixture of silica or pure fine sand, soda or potash, and some other ingredients. The mixture is heated in a furnace above 1300 degrees where it forms molten glass. It is then shaped and cooled slowly in...
Billing procedure – cash and credit sales: Sales Control
i) Cash Sales – Customer pays in cash, a copy of the bill is sent to the accounts along with the K.O.T., the K.O.T. is then forwarded to F&B Controls. ii) Credit Sales – Customer pays through credit card, a copy of the bill is sent to the accounts along with the...
Old World Wines- Portugal
Official Wine Categories DOC or DOP At the top level of the European wine hierarchy, Portugal has 31 DOCs/DOPs. At the moment, both of these terms are used in Portugal, the traditional local ‘DOC’ (Denominação de Origem Controlada) meaning Controlled Designation of...
Laundry Agents
There are only a few major types of laundry agents there Detergents (Which is a major group)AlkaliBleachesAnti ChlorsSour/Acid AgentFabric ConditionerOptical BrightenerStarch 1. Detergents Strictly speaking, the term detergent can be applied to any cleaning agent. Its...
Classification of Time Share: Timeshare & Vacation Ownership
Classification Of Timeshare Properties Deeded/Right to Use The buyers buy the timeshare for a specific number of years(20-30) in advance. Based on a contract for a period of time and after the time is completed all the rights revert to the property owner. Floating...
Methods of Purchasing in Hotels
Hotels are complex businesses with many different areas of operation, from housekeeping to sales and marketing. One of the key areas that hotels need to focus on is procurement, which involves the buying of goods and services necessary for the hotel to operate. There...
Leather, Leatherites, Rexines : Composition, Care and Cleaning of different surfaces
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for specific care and cleaning methods for leather, leatherites, and rexines. Regular maintenance, gentle cleaning techniques, and avoiding harsh chemicals are key to preserving the...
Practical Problems: Subsidiary Books
Before moving to problems it's important to know basics of how to solve them:-
Cashier’s Sales Summary Sheet: Sales Control:: F & B Control
On this summary, sheet cashier maintains the complete record of restaurant sales. When he issues a check to pick up waiter, he gets his signature and when he (waiter) returns the check to the cashier then the lower perforated portion of the check along with cashier...
Keys and their Types
A key is used to open any lock. Operation of Locks All doors of the guests’ rooms in hotels lock automatically when we close them. This is designed to offer maximum security. Inside on the doorknob, there is a small button which enables the guest to double lock the...
Dry Cleaning
Before you move further, here is a quick video from business insider showing dry cleaning process in a commercial laundry:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6ZU0Hc3ap8 Dry Cleaning is a process by which textiles are cleaned using a solvent other than water. This...
Pantry : Food Service Areas (Ancillary Department)
Still Room or a Pantry is a spacious area at the back of a restaurant which fulfills the need of storage space for enormous pots of coffee, tea, milk and sugar mostly EPNS (electro plated nickel silver) and Pearl China. It always provides space for dirty-dish landing...
Food Pick up Area : Food Service Areas ( Ancillary Departments)
Food Pick up Area is the area that connects the Kitchen to the Restaurant from the back-side. This area is an inter link between the Kitchen staff and Service staff and requires proper management for smoothly functioning of the Restaurant. A Chef often referred to as...
Types of accommodation and their size : Timeshare & Vacation Ownership
Types and sizes of Accommodation These properties tend to be apartment-style units ranging in size from studio units (with room for two to three and four-bedroom units. These larger units can comfortably house large families. Units normally include fully equipped...
Purchase Order Forms: Food Control Cycle
It is a document based on the information in the requisition completed by the buyer or purchase officer who gives it to the supplier. It states in specific terms the purchase and sales agreement between the buyer and the supplier. Three copies of purchase order are...
Plastic : Composition, Care & Cleaning of different surfaces
Types of plastic Thermosetting Plastic Thermoplastic. Thermosetting Plastic These are strong, hard plastics and not softened by heat. These are used to produce plastic laminates. Plastic laminates are made by subjecting layers of paper impregnated with plastic resin...
Computerised key cards
In the modern days, computerized key cards have replaced traditional metal keys. These keys are programmed by computers and look like credit cards and are also known as CARD KEYS. They can have magnetic strips at the back of the key card, or some have punched holes...
New World Wines- USA
Wine Laws of USA The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms established American Viticultural Areas, or AVAs, to define growing regions distinguished by geographical and terroir features. There are over 140 AVAs in the United States, including Napa Valley in...
Cash book Introduction
The cash book is set up as a ledger in which all cash transactions are recorded according to date. It is a book of original entry and final entry. That is, the cash book serves as the general ledger. Features of Cash Book It plays a dual role. It is both a book of...
Guest Laundry/Valet Service
Among the many amenities provided by a hotel, one of them is laundry service for the guest. It is an amenity which is essential in resort hotels where guests are long-staying and prefer to travel light. Even if a full-fledged laundry service is not available, at least...
Buffet Service: Features, Pro-Cons, Organizing, Etiquette
Explore the dynamic world of buffet service, where variety meets convenience in an interactive dining experience designed to satisfy every palate.
Guéridon Service
Introduction: The definition of the term guéridon is a movable service or trolley from which food be carved, filtered, flambéed or prepared and served. It is, in other words, a movable sideboard which can give, sufficient equipment for the immediate operation in hand;...
New World Wines- Australia
Wine Regions Australia’s viticulture began with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Since then, wine making has expanded with more than 100 different grape varieties across 65 designated wine regions. Yarra Valley, Victoria Victoria’s wine industry can be traced...
Stores : Food Service Areas ( Ancillary Departments)
Stores are an integral part of any food and beverage service areas. Therefore, no matter how efficient an organization operations maybe, bad storage condition and procedures would have an adverse affect on standard of food or drink sold. Eventually this would result...
Ceramics : Composition, Care and Cleaning of different surfaces
Ceramics & Stoneware These materials are made from a base of sand and clay and are extremely porous unless a glaze or seal is applied to the outer surface during or after manufacture. They are used for sanitary fitting, tableware, and kitchenware. Floor as well as...





























