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Catering food and services is primarily the delivering of an image or presenting a certain personality of the person(s) holding the function.This lens can assist the Banquet manager, restaurant operator, room service supervisor and yes, even the household planning a get-together for relatives.


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NAPKIN folds 

Several basic napkin folds for use in catering

Folding linens
Ever wonder how those fancy napkins are folded in the restaurant? Want to learn how for your special party or wedding? Wonder no more. The Cascade Fibers Company (Conn) has provided the following napkin folding instructions.

National Association of Catering Executives 

NACE
Many amazing events planned, including 3 off-premise functions. Over the 4-day conference, you will experience what it is like to be part of the Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware chapter on a daily basis. Providing superior educational topics and opportunities, but also the food and beverage will be unprecedented.
Please log onto www.nace.net for detailed information and registration forms.

SKIRTING tables  

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Skirting
Great vendor of catering linen supplies.

CATERING supervision 

Guidelines are a must

Yo, don't forget that those over 50 may see catering as an encore career.
The role varies according to the size and nature of the establishment: in a small operation, the catering manager has more of a 'hands on' role and will be involved in the day-to-day running of the operation; in contract catering, the catering manager will spend time negotiating with the client organisation, assessing its requirements and ensuring that it is satisfied with the service delivered.

Typical tasks will include:

* recruiting and training permanent and casual staff;
* organising, leading and motivating the catering team;
* planning menus in consultation with chefs and remember special diet needs ,such as; diets for celiac disease (gluten-free)persons as well as wheat sensitive diets.
* ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed;
* budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts;
* monitoring the quality of the product and service provided;
* keeping financial and administrative records;
* managing the payroll and monitoring spending levels;
* maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required;
* interacting with customers if involved with 'front of house' work;
* liaising with suppliers and clients;
* negotiating contracts with customers (in contract catering).

In more senior posts, principal tasks will involve:

* setting and agreeing budgets;
* monitoring quality standards;
* overseeing the management of facilities, e.g. checking event bookings and allocation of resources/staff;
* planning new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development;
* dealing with staffing and client issues;
* keeping abreast of trends and developments in the catering industry.

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Link to CENTRAL FLORIDA UNIVERSITY..Orlando, Fl 

Rosen College of Hospitality

Event Planning DEGREE
Check out the courses and the bookstore for great ideas.

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