In this specialist unit, students will design and manage a contemporary food, wine and catering service, on-the-job in VU Polytechnic's fully equipped training bar and restaurant (VenU). They will learn and apply a broad range of management and service management principles and work collaboratively to get real-world experience as a manager in a hospitality environment. Embedded in this unit are key industry-standard compliance requirements (Responsible Service of Alcohol and Safe Food Handling) ensuring that students are work-ready for their hospitality career.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
VHH1003
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge of the hospitality sector (including relevant standards and legislation) as pertains to the successful operation and management of food, wine and catering services within a hospitality setting; | ||
| 2. | Design and manage a contemporary food, wine and catering service based on service management principles and the identification, analysis and evaluation of a range of appropriate sources (both theoretical and practical); | ||
| 3. | Demonstrate problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills during a contemporary food, wine and catering service; | ||
| 4. | Reflect upon their ability to work as part of a coherent team, including the ability to: solve real-world problems in a timely and effective manner; manage resources; work within a multi-cultural workforce; and achieve specific goals; and | ||
| 5. | Analyse their ability to adapt and apply management concepts, principles and theories as relevant to the hospitality sector. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Present written proposal on managing restaurant service. | 30% |
| Test | Weekly knowledge tests (online) | 20% |
| Practicum | Manage restaurant service – practical | 20% |
| Report | Final report and reflection | 30% |
Required reading
Food and Beverage Management, (6th edition),
Davis, B., Lockwood, A., Alcott, P. & Pantelidis, I., (2018),
Routledge, London UK and New York USA.
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