Restaurant Management
ASET Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Restaurant Management Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

The Basic Principles of Management
2

Types of Ownership
3

The Location of the Business
4

Restaurant Layout
5

Restaurant Equipment
6

Inventory and Stock Control
7   Financial Analysis
8   Personnel, Food and Customer Service
9   Financial Management
10   Regulations
11   Advertising, Marketing and Getting Started
12   The Aim of Purchasing
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – The Basic Principles of Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce and discuss the fundamental laws of management
LO2   Discuss the 4 main steps in management, give details of each
 

Module 2 - Types of Ownership.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the difference between a sole trader or partnership, and a limited company and examine the various tax implications
LO2   List the 3 different sorts of ownership of a company
LO3   Summarise VAT
LO4   Examine the function of PAYE
 

Module 3 - The Location of the Business.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Evaluate the target market, the market research required and importance of location when opening a restaurant
LO2   Identify the different factors to be considered when starting a restaurant
 

Module 4 - Restaurant Layout.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine topics affecting the actual interior layout of the business
LO2   Describe how you would use a loan of £25,000 to give an existing restaurant a complete makeover
 

Module 5 - Restaurant Equipment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the procedure of selecting restaurant equipment
LO2   Summarise 4 reasons for the importance of equipment selection
LO3   Identify what the service area and preparation kitchen are used for
LO4   Examine the importance of ventilation
 

Module 6 - Inventory and Stock Control.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine how purchasing and receiving procedures are handled in a restaurant
LO2   List 4 ways of purchasing for a small restaurants inventory
LO3   Describe the method of receiving goods
 
Module 7 - Financial Analysis.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the processes involved in analysing the finances of a business
LO2   Discuss in brief the financial analysis
LO3   Examine the importance of having statements
LO4   Introduce when customer service is important in a restaurant
 
Module 8 - Personnel, Food and Customer Service.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define what is required in terms of personnel and service in the restaurant industry
LO2   Identify methods of cutting staff costs
LO3   Summarise the process of division of duties
LO4   List 5 methods of increasing morale in employees
 
Module 9 - Financial Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce the various types of banks and sources of finance and explain how to draw up a business plan
LO2   Examine the different sorts of banking institutes
LO3   Summarise the principle qualities necessary in a lawyer
LO4   Discuss the importance of having a business plan
 
Module 10 - Regulations.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the tax implications when starting a business
LO2   Explain what VAT registration entails
LO3   Introduce and discuss zoning regulations
 
Module 11 - Advertising, Marketing and Getting Started.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce and discuss the various processes involved in launching a business
LO2   Identify the 4 procedures to follow when considering advertising
LO3   Discuss what makes an advertisement effective
 
Module 12 - The Aim of Purchasing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate how purchasing plays an important role in a business
LO2   List 7 purchasing techniques with a description of each one
LO3   Summarise your understanding of processing and preservation

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