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Introduction
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations
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
7.1 The influence of the menu on purchasing behaviour7.2 Enlightened hospitality7.3 Staff as a sales team 7.4 Marketing7.5 Exercises and assignments7.6 References
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

7.6 References

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