Management Skills in Food Service Industry

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What is the common aspect among all levels of management?

All managers must use leadership skills to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the resources for which they are responsible.

What must food service directors base their departmental plans on?

Food service directors must base their departmental plans on the goals, vision, mission, and objectives of the institution.

What is the role of middle managers in an organization?

Middle managers must guide and monitor the performance of their departments.

What functions must first-line managers perform?

First-line managers must plan, coordinate, and control the daily activities of employees they supervise. Signup and view all the answers

What can influence the number of management levels needed in an organization?

The scope of service provided can influence the number of management levels needed. Signup and view all the answers

What is managerial power?

Managerial power is the ability to influence someone or something to change the course of events or overcome resistance. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three interdependent management roles discussed in the text?

Gathering outside information, using interpersonal skills, applying decision-making skills Signup and view all the answers

According to Henri Fayol, how many functions do all managers perform?

Five functions Signup and view all the answers

What are the four skills that all managers must possess?

Conceptual, Interpersonal, Technical, and Political skills Signup and view all the answers

What is planning in the context of management?

Setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Qualitative Methods of Management?

Using social sciences like psychology to create business performance forecasts Signup and view all the answers

How can a participative work environment be created according to the text?

By sharing roles and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What must managers of food service departments consider while fulfilling their roles?

Providing food and nutrition services to the organization’s customers Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of Quantitative Methods of Management?

Cost effective analysis, Cost benefit analysis, Cost accounting, Input output analysis, Network analysis, Planning programming budgeting analysis, Work sampling, Decision making Signup and view all the answers

How can a manager apply outside information to determine how work is planned and executed within the department?

By using decision-making skills Signup and view all the answers

What are some responsibilities that managers or directors have according to the text?

Planning, organizing, leading, controlling, communicating, decision making, motivating subordinates, handling complaints, setting performance standards, improving quality, satisfying customers, managing fiscally, marketing, and controlling resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Organizational Vision in management?

Organizational vision helps set the direction and goals for the organization Signup and view all the answers

What does Management by Objectives (MBO) entail?

MBO involves setting specific goals and objectives for employees to achieve Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main skills that managers need to perform their duties effectively?

Conceptual skills, Human skills, Technical skills Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of controlling involve?

Establishing standards, Measuring performance, Comparing results, Detecting deviations, Taking corrective actions Signup and view all the answers

How do smaller organizations with fewer employees and limited operation hours handle levels of management?

Two levels: Department director and Supervisors or lead employees Signup and view all the answers

What are conceptual skills in management?

Ability to think about abstract and complex situations concerning the organization Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the number of management levels in a food service department?

Number of employees, Hours of operation, Complexity of service, Organizational structure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for managers to have human skills?

Ability to work well with other people Signup and view all the answers

What are food service managers responsible for in terms of legal requirements in commercial kitchens?

Training staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, obtaining licenses, bookkeeping, and paying taxes and fees Signup and view all the answers

How do food service managers contribute to the success of a commercial kitchen operation?

By using basic principles, rules, and good management practices to make daily decisions and actions. Signup and view all the answers

Why is controlling food costs emphasized as crucial for a prosperous restaurant?

Because it helps in reducing the likelihood of restaurant failure and ensuring long-term success. Signup and view all the answers

What skills do food service managers utilize to maintain high customer satisfaction and low operating costs?

Organizational and interpersonal skills Signup and view all the answers

In what industries can food service managers pursue careers?

Corporate or private dining halls, entertainment centers, resorts, schools, hospitals, and other large social organizations Signup and view all the answers

Why is food service management considered a fast-paced career?

It involves working in exciting industries with dynamic environments and constant challenges. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Controlling

Involves establishing standards of performance, measuring current performance, comparing actual results with the established standards, detecting deviations from the standards, and taking corrective actions for significant deviations.

Manager Skills

A manager needs conceptual skills to think and conceptualize about abstract and complex situations concerning the organization.
A manager needs human skills to work well with other people.
A manager needs technical skills, which involve knowledge and proficiency in a specific field.

Skills Needed at Different Management Levels

The number of management levels in a food service department depends on factors such as the number of employees, hours of operation, complexity of service, and the department’s organizational structure.
In smaller organizations, only two levels of management (Department director and Supervisors or lead employees) may be needed.
The scope of service can influence the number of both management positions and levels.

Levels of Management

The term “Levels of Management” refers to a line of separation between various managerial positions in an organization.
All levels of management have one thing in common: all managers must use leadership skills to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the resources for which they are responsible.
Food service directors must develop departmental plans based on the goals, vision, mission, and objectives of the institution.
Middle managers must guide and monitor the performance of their departments.
First-line managers must plan, coordinate, and control the daily activities of employees they supervise.

Managerial Power

Managerial power is the ability to influence someone or something to change the course of events or overcome resistance and to get people to do something they would not otherwise do.
Power may originate from the leader, the subordinate, the position, or the leader’s ability to dispense reward and punishment.

Manager’s Role

Managers of food service departments must fulfill their roles within the context of providing food and nutrition services to the organization’s customers.
The roles of management are interdependent, and managers can share their roles and responsibilities with others to create a participative work environment.

Functions of a Manager

Planning involves setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them.
Managers perform four functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Management of the Food Service

Managers must possess many skills in varying degrees, including conceptual, interpersonal, technical, and political skills.
Management techniques can be based on behavioral sciences (qualitative methods) or mathematical models (quantitative methods).

Who Are Managers?

Food service managers are responsible for training their staff on laws and regulations, monitoring employees for compliance, obtaining and renewing licenses, and performing other administrative tasks.

The Importance of Food Service Management

Good management practices can reduce the likelihood of failure for new food service establishments.
Food service managers use their organizational and interpersonal skills to keep customer satisfaction high while operating costs stay low.

Careers for FSMs

Food service management is a fast-paced career with opportunities in various industries, including corporate or private dining halls, entertainment centers, resorts, and schools, hospitals, and other large social organizations.

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This quiz covers the essential skills that managers in the food service industry need to possess, such as conceptual, interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. Topics include planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and communicating effectively.