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PEARSON EDUCATION Foundations of Cost Control - Culinary Management Guide

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Foundations of Cost Control is an essential textbook designed to equip future chefs and foodservice managers with practical cost management expertise. This comprehensive guide by Daniel Traster begins with culinary math fundamentals, ensuring you understand the calculations underlying cost control equations before advancing to real-world applications. The text bridges industry challenges with theoretical knowledge, covering critical topics including recipe costing, sales price determination, purchasing strategies, storeroom control, labour management, revenue optimisation, and financial planning through income statements and budgeting. Each chapter encourages critical thinking, helping you develop the analytical skills necessary to manage food costs effectively in competitive hospitality environments and make data-driven decisions that improve profitability without compromising quality.

Key Features

Foundations of Cost Control teaches culinary math fundamentals to build confidence with cost control equations and financial calculations.

The text covers recipe costing and sales price determination strategies essential for profitable foodservice operations.

Purchasing and storeroom control sections provide practical methods for managing inventory costs and reducing waste.

Labour control and revenue management chapters address staffing expenses and income optimisation for hospitality businesses.

Income statements and budgeting topics help managers develop financial plans and monitor operational performance.

Published by Pearson Education as new stock, ensuring current industry-aligned content and reliable academic resources.

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paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 February 2012
Listed Since
05 August 2011

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