The first guide to conversational Spanish for hotel and foodservice managers. This practical manager's guide to conversational and on-the-job Spanish is tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.
Hotels are becoming increasingly conscious of their guests' high expectations from the housekeeping department. This core textbook gives students on hospitality management courses their first look at the operation of this department.
Not to be confused with spicy Mexican and Central American foods, Spanish cuisine draws on two basic Mediterranean ingredients: garlic and olive oil. This culinary companion explores the cooking styles of each region, from Galicia to Cataluna MATT A. CASADO (Flagstaff, Arizona) is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He is also a Spanish and U.S. trained hotel and food manager.
This basic practical volume provides readers with the tools to become more confident, effective and service oriented employees. The training program is designed to empower readers with the communication and cross-cultural leadership skills using industry specific vocabulary, key cultural differences, and team building tips necessary to be successful working in an organization with a diverse staff so they can provide their guests with excellent service. The author provides a complete examination of the front office, employees and guests, the family and work personnel, rapport building phases, housekeeping, laundry, catering/banquet and engineering departments, the restaurant, the kitchen, entrees and produce and the bar, beverages and service station. For individuals in the hospitality and food/beverage service industry. "