Lawyer, expert in food law and safety, specialising in food labelling, the label supply chain, accessibility of information to all consumers, lectures and consults for universities, associations and companies on highly technical topics, Director and founder of the Label School, an online school for labelling and the supply chain.
Online Course in Food & Beverage Management
Location:
ONLINE
The Food & Beverage sector plays an important role in the global economy and represents one of the most dynamic areas within the international hospitality industry. Characterised by cultural diversity, innovation, and evolving consumer trends, the field increasingly requires professional skills. that are able to manage food and beverage operations in a global and competitive environment.
The Food & Beverage Management course is designed to provide participants a solid and internationally recognised knowledge base and skills required to manage food and beverage businesses across different markets. The role of a Food & Beverage Manager includes overseeing daily operations, managing multicultural teams, controlling costs and budgets, developing marketing strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and complying with international standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
A career in the Food & Beverage industry offers a lot of job opportunities, ranging from independent restaurants and boutique hospitality concepts to global hotel groups, international restaurant chains, cruise lines, and multinational companies. The field also offers opportunities in consultancy, entrepreneurship, and specialisation for professionals such as sommeliers, food service consultants, and other industry experts, with the possibility of managing large-scale operations or pursuing leadership roles worldwide.
Throughout the course, participants will acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to successfully address operational challenges and strategic decision-making in food and beverage management. Key roles developed include operational management, cost control, menu engineering, marketing and sales strategies, international regulations, and customer experience management.
TRAINING PROJECT
PREPARATORY PHASE
Text-based study
+ 8 hours online of aviation legislation
1
CLASSROOM PHASE
Online lessons (50 hours)
PROJECT WORK: Development of an individual project
2
TRAINING/INTERNSHIP PHASE
(OPTIONAL) 100 hours of internship in Italy
3
FINAL STAGE
CV editing and dissemination to the area of preference.
4
CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATES
Private Certificate of Attendance at the Course.
Certificate of Project Work
TEACHING PROGRAMME
IINTRODUCTION TO FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT
- Roles and responsibilities of an F&B Manager
- Key competencies
MENU MANAGEMENT - FOOD
- From defining the food offering to menu development
- Types of menus
- Practical exercises in menu engineering and menu merchandising
MENU MANAGEMENT - BEVERAGE
- Definition of the beverage offering
- Types of beverage menus
- Practical exercises in drink list engineering and merchandising
COST CONTROL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - FOOD
- Principles of food cost accounting
- Food cost control
- Kitchen budgeting
- Food profit and loss analysis
COST CONTROL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - BEVERAGE
- Beverage accounting and management control
- Beverage cost control
- Beverage budgeting and bar food costs
- Financial analysis of bar operations
PURCHASING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - FOOD
- Selection of food suppliers
- Purchasing management
- Food inventory control
PURCHASING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - BEVERAGE
- Selection of beverage suppliers
- Bar purchasing and supply management
- Beverage stock and inventory control
TRENDS AND INNOVATION IN THE SECTOR
- Technological innovations
- Culinary and beverage consumption trends
- Sustainability in F&B
- Circular management in the food & beverage sector
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SERVICE
- Service planning and organisation
- Staff management
- Process optimisation and operational efficiency
MARKETING AND PROMOTION IN F&B
- Marketing strategies
- Sales management
- Promotional techniques
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Service techniques
- Complaint handling
- Customer loyalty development
Text-based study
AERONAUTICAL LEGISLATION
The sources of aviation law Legal regulation of incoming, transit and outgoing aircraft Aircraft approval All-inclusive flights Flights for special events Flights for own use Flights for cargo or mail transport Flights for transporting dangerous goods Taxi flights Humanitarian and emergency flights Veterinary regulations for the import and transit of live animals and meat and animal products
The sources of aviation law Legal regulation of incoming, transit and outgoing aircraft Aircraft approval All-inclusive flights Flights for special events Flights for own use Flights for cargo or mail transport Flights for transporting dangerous goods Taxi flights Humanitarian and emergency flights Veterinary regulations for the import and transit of live animals and meat and animal products
EMPLOYMENT OUTLETS
The Food & Beverage Manager can hold roles such as Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager, Banqueting Manager, F&B Consultant, or manage independent businesses within the food service industry.
This professional figure finds employment within a wide range of food and hospitality establishments, including bars and bistros, restaurants, hotels, tourist resorts, cruise ships, catering companies, restaurant chains, fast food outlets, and bed & breakfasts.
REQUIREMENTS
A High School Diploma or relevant experience in the food and beverage industry will allow you to access the online Course in Food and Beverage Management
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