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Introduction
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations
1.1 Why is business management an essential part of cooking?1.2 Principal types of foodservice operations1.3 Roles and responsibilities in kitchen management1.4 Key terms used in this book1.5 Summary1.6 References
Chapter 2 : Ingredients and Yield Loss
Chapter 3 : Cost analysis and ingredient valuation
Chapter 4 : Inventory management
Chapter 5 : Technology, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence in Kitchen Operations
Chapter 6 : Pricing, Contribution Margin and Cost Control
Chapter 7 : Sales, Marketing and the Psychology of the Menu
Chapter 8 : Inventory Management, Internal Controls and Food Safety
Chapter 9: Standardisation and Description of Ingredients and Dishes
Chapter 10 : Service, service processes, and service quality Service as the foundation of the guest experience
Chapter 11 : Digital reviews and online visibility
Chapter 12 : From Concept to Operation
Chapter 13 : Operational Metrics and Performance Management
Chapter 14 : Process Design and Service Flow
Chapter 15 : The future of restaurant operations: challenges and opportunities
Chapter 16 : Glossary
Closing worda
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1.6 References

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Jónasson, J. (2018). Þekking og þjálfun í ferðaþjónustu: Menntunaráskoranir og starfsreynsla. Háskóli Íslands. OECD

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