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  • Catering and Convention Service Survival Guide in Hotels and Casinos

    by Lisa Lynn Backus, Patti J. Shock ...
    The role of the catering and convention service manager (CCSM) is diverse and must juggle event components. This book imparts authors’ in-depth knowledge of what a CCSM does, what emotional and technical skills are required, how to relate to planners, and execute contracts. It covers communication, food and beverage information, banquet service styles, menu planning, and event space setup ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • Bartender, I'll Have Another Murder

    by Dick & Lisa Lynn Backus ...
    When the hospitality industry turns into a hostile industry … Charlie Champagne's life as a Las Vegas Catering and Convention Services Manager is one of hectic schedules and frequent 24/7 chaos. Keeping the peace, spinning bad news into good, being therapist, complaint department and fix-it person all rolled into one just comes with the territory of a CCSM. But solving murders is not usually ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Start, Grow, and Succeed in the Mobile Food Business

    by David Weber ...
    How to start, grow, and succeed in the food truck business.Food trucks have become a wildly popular and important part of the hospitality industry. Consumers are flocking to these mobile food businesses in droves, inspiring national food truck competitions and even a show dedicated to the topic on The Food Network. The relatively low cost of entry as compared to starting a restaurant, combined ... Read more

    $14.00 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Event Planning

    The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events

    by Judy Allen ...
    This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events.Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is ... Read more

    $27.00 USD

  • Restaurant Success by the Numbers, Second Edition

    A Money-Guy's Guide to Opening the Next New Hot Spot

    by Roger Fields ...
    This one-stop guide to opening a restaurant from an accountant-turned-restaurateur shows aspiring proprietors how to succeed in the crucial first year and beyond.The majority of restaurants fail, and those that succeed happened upon that mysterious X factor, right? Wrong! Roger Fields--money-guy, restaurant owner, and restaurant consultant--shows how eateries can get past that challenging first ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • 220 Best Franchises to Buy

    The Essential Sourcebook for Evaluating the Best Franchise Opportunities

    by The Philip Lief Group, Lynie Arden ...
    Today's economic climate, dominated by corporate giants and chains, can be a tough place for a new face, but buying a franchise is the best opportunity for a budding entrepreneur. 220 Best Franchises to Buy, revised and updated with all-new franchise ideas, shows you how to get in on the ground floor--and how to reap the benefits of running your own business without running all the risks.Here are ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Running a Restaurant For Dummies

    by Michael Garvey, Andrew G. Dismore, Heather Heath ...
    Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant — because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for wannabe restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you’ll find all the ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Restaurant Manager's Handbook: How to Set Up, Operate, and Manage a Financially Successful Food Service Operation 4th Edition

    by Douglas Brown ...
    The multiple award-winning Restaurant Manager’s Handbook is the best-selling book on running a successful food service operation. Now in the 4th completely revised edition, nine new chapters detail restaurant layout, new equipment, principles for creating a safer work environment, and new effective techniques to interview, hire, train, and manage employees. We provide a new chapter on tips and IRS ... Read more

    $65.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Catering Business

    Insider's Advice on Turning your Talent into a Career

    by Joyce Weinberg ...
    Series series Everything® Series
    Do you enjoy cooking for others? Is your buffet table a work of art? Are your parties the best in the neighborhood? Then catering may be a great career for you! It's all here-from getting licenses and choosing the perfect name to developing menus and getting the word out. Seasoned food expert and caterer Joyce Weinberg covers all aspects of the catering business and shares her secrets to success ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Streetwise Restaurant Management

    A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Owning and Running a Restaurant

    by John James, Dan Baldwin ...
    Series series Streetwise Business Guide Series
    Owning and operating a restaurant is one of the most challenging endeavors an entrepreneur can take on--the hours are long and grueling, staff turnover averages 130 percent, and many fail within their first year. Streetwise Restaurant Management walks you step by step through each aspect of opening and managing a restaurant. This guide covers the practical issues you'll face on a daily basis and ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Everything Guide to Being an Event Planner

    Insider Advice on Turning Your Creative Energy into a Rewarding Career

    by Jennifer Mancuso ...
    Series series Everything® Series
    Do you love throwing parties? Are you the most organized person you know? Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, event planning could be your perfect career choice! Seasoned event planner Jennifer Mancuso helps you to get started and succeed in this exciting field.This book's insider tips and step-by-step guidance will teach you how to:Tailor events to each client - from a corporate ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Starting and Running a Restaurant For Dummies, UK Edition

    by Carol Godsmark, Michael Garvey, Andrew G. Dismore, Heather Heath ...
    Starting & Running a Restaurant For Dummies will offer aspiring restaurateurs advice and guidance on this highly competitive industry – from attracting investors to your cause, to developing a food and beverages menu, to interior design and pricing issues – to help you keep your business venture afloat and enjoyable at the same time. If you already own a restaurant, inside you’ll find unbeatable ... Read more

    $27.95 USD