ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- As per the Indian standard, alcoholic drinks are those drinks which contained alcohol from 0.5 to 42.8% v/v alcohol & as per world standard the range of alcoholic percentage are 0.5 to 95% v/v. Fermentation- This is biological reaction in which...
Safety pertains to the things such as disasters, emergencies, fire prevention and protection. It also includes the prevention of injury or any sort of damage to property. On the other hand, security is the freedom from fear, anxiety and doubts concerning human as well...
The summary of all accounts dealing with transactions relating the revenue and expenses is termed as profit account. The account is termed as statement wherein information is accumulated relating to the item giving information regarding expenses and revenue. The...
Types of Accounting Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Management Accounting Tax Accounting Social Responsibility Accounting 1) Financial Accounting The main purpose of this branch of accounting is to record the business transaction in a systematic manner, to...
Hotels As per the Hotel Proprietors Act, 1956, a hotel is an “Establishment held out by the proprietor as offering food, drink and if so required, sleeping accommodation, without a special contract to any traveller presenting himself who appears able and willing to...
Catering dates back in the 4th millennium BC in China. The culture of grand eating and drinking was also present in old Egypt at that time. Most of the services were provided by slaves. The ancients Greeks are credited with making catering a trade by offering free...
The importance of a Property Management System in the Hotel industry The right property management system (PMS) is a key factor in hotel success. Having a system that makes frontdesk workflows easy, will create a seamless guest experience. With the abundance of new...
Cost control is the practice of identifying and reducing business expenses to increase profits, and it starts with the budgeting process. A business owner compares actual results to the budget expectations, and if actual costs are higher than planned, management takes...
Layout to be added. LOCATION OF THE LINEN ROOM - Adjacent to the laundry if on-premises, usually with an interconnecting window between the rooms. - Near the service entrance if the laundry is off-premises. - Near the service elevator for easy transportation to...
The housekeeping staff needs to know various types of fires and fire extinguishers. The staff must be trained to handle small fires. Fire is classified into the following types − Class A − Class A fire consists of ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, trash or...
A Food Plan is a scheme or package through which we offer accommodation as well as food to the guest against a fixed rate. Following are the food plans commonly available in hotel: European Plan (EP) The European Plan, sometimes abbreviated as EP in hotel listings,...
The principles can be classified mainly into three categories: Basic assumption or concepts Basic principle Modifying Principles Basic assumption or concepts These assumptions provide a foundation for accounting process.No enterprises can prepare its financial...
Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients essential for the human body, along with fats and proteins. They are the primary source of energy for the body and are present in a wide variety of foods, from fruits and vegetables to grains and dairy products. In...
The Hubbart Formula is a formula that can be used in hotel management. It is used to determine the proper average rate to set for rooms in a given hotel. The Hubbart Formula is used to help with setting prices. It can be expressed as a formula:...
Selecting the right PMS solution is very important for a hotel Hotels often make the mistake of choosing a lower end PMS solution that doesn’t fulfill their basic requirements or else, they opt for a high end solution that comes with a lot of features which may not be...
The Food and Beverage (F&B) sector is a significant part of the hospitality industry, encompassing a wide range of services and business models. To better understand this diversity, the F&B operations are classified into two main categories: Commercial and...
Objectives of Cost Control To analyze income and expenditure:- In financial accounts, stress is usually placed on the ascertainments of total cost and profit i.e. cost of sales, gross profit. In food cost control, on the other hand, much stress is placed on the...
Selection criteria for fabrics Cost of buying and maintenance Laundering cost comes next to labour cost. Synthetics require lesser temperature and shorter programs for laundering when compared to cotton. “No iron blends” do not require ironing. Durability of the...
Crime prevention It is imperative that all properties have a crime prevention committee or a security committee. The committee should consist of key management personnel, including department heads. Supervisors & other selected employees can also be roped in for...
The systems of recording transaction in the books of accounts are two types. Double Entry System Single Entry System Double Entry System Double entry is an almost universally used system of business record keeping. It is a system of recording business transaction...
Amadeus is a computer reservation system (or global distribution system, since it sells tickets for multiple airlines) owned by the Amadeus IT Group with headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The central database is located at Erding, Germany. In addition to airlines, the...
Introduction There are various departments of a hotel which help in the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel. All these departments work in close liaison for the hotel to operate in good condition so as to achieve management's predefined goals and objectives....
Costing is the process of calculating the expenses involved in producing a product or providing a service. In this blog, we'll go over the basics of costing and why it's important. What is Costing? Costing is a process that involves identifying and allocating costs to...
Sources of purchase Direct from manufacturer From wholesale store Sales representative An individual hotel may buy linen as per Housekeeper’s decision or in case of a group hotel, it may be ordered by Central Purchase. There are three major factors to be considered...
Fidelio is a complete integrated system package designed to achieve maximum efficiency of the hotel. This PMS is produced in Munich, Germany, advanced version 6.20. The demo version enables the employees to practice and learn in a real life environment. Its main...
This blog explains the two significant factors that affect the texture of carbohydrates, Stiffness of CHO Gel and Dextrinization, and how they impact the texture, color, and flavor of food.
Front office accounting system Creates and maintains an accurate accounting record for each guest or non guest account. Front office accounting system tracks financial transactions through the guest cycle. Front office accounting system ensures internal control over...
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are a common set of accounting principles, standards and procedures that companies must follow when they compile their financial statements. GAAP is a combination of authoritative standards (set by policy boards) and the...
“Food costing” is understanding the ratio between the cost of raw materials that make up a dish and the revenue generated by that dish. By calculating how much was spent, you’ll be able to understand the amount of actual profit you make on your sales. If your food...
The housekeeping department of a hotel goes through hundreds of sheets per day. To have enough linen, housekeeping managers maintain par levels of inventory to meet the needs of the hotel. What Are Par Levels? Maria, the housekeeping manager at the Coral Beach Hotel,...
