Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: HAMG-2301 (Section: 71, CRN: 92751)
Principles of Food and Beverage Operations 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Michelle Watson
Email watsonma@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 681-4311
Office The Press - Room: 106 C
Office Hours (Office Hours M-THUR  7:30-8am
Available by appointment M-F) 
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description An overview of food and beverage management in various hospitality environments. Emphasizes cost controls from procurement to marketing and sales.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls, 9th Edition
Study Guide to accompany Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls, 9e
Additional Materials/Resources Pen and Paper
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • CHEF-1305 Sanitation and Safety
Learning Outcomes Identify food and beverage operations in various hospitality settings. Describe the methods for incorporating cost control techniques and identify areas of excessive cost and waste; compare a forecasted budget to an actual budget; and identify techniques that impact sales. Create and analyze a menu plan and pricing strategies, production, purchasing, and quality assurance.
Program Student Learning Outcomes •Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
•Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the industry.
•Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills. •Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls, labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws
Lecture Topics Outline

COST AND SALES CONCEPTS 3

 THE CONTROL PROCESS 39

COST/VOLUME/PROFIT RELATIONSHIPS 71

 FOOD PURCHASING AND RECEIVING CONTROL 97

 FOOD STORING AND ISSUING CONTROL 139

 FOOD PRODUCTION CONTROL I: PORTIONS 163

FOOD PRODUCTION CONTROL II: QUANTITIES 199

MONITORING FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS I: MONTHLY INVENTORY AND MONTHLY FOOD COST 227

 MONITORING FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS II: DAILY FOOD COST 257

 MONITORING FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS III: ACTUAL VERSUS STANDARD FOOD COSTS 279

 MENU ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS 301

 CONTROLLING FOOD SALES 321

 BEVERAGE PURCHASING CONTROL 359

 BEVERAGE RECEIVING, STORING, AND ISSUING CONTROL 387

 BEVERAGE PRODUCTION CONTROL 411

 MONITORING BEVERAGE OPERATIONS 439

 BEVERAGE SALES CONTROL 475

 LABOR COST CONSIDERATIONS 495

 ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 519

 TRAINING STAFF 559

 MONITORING PERFORMANCE AND TAKING CORRECTIVE ACTION 583
Major Assignments Schedule

Week 1 Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self Service Banner Pearson book review

Week 2    Assignments PART I INTRODUCTION TO FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND LABOR CONTROLS 1    

week 3 Test 

Week 4   Assignments PART II FOOD CONTROL 95  

Week 5  Assignments PART II FOOD CONTROL 95

Week 6  Assignments PART II FOOD CONTROL 95   

Week 7 Test 

Week 8 Assignments PART III BEVERAGE CONTROL 357

Week 9  Assignments PART III BEVERAGE CONTROL 357

Week 10 Test

Week 11  Assignments PART IV LABOR CONTROL 493     

Week 12   Assignments PART IV LABOR CONTROL 493

Week 13 Test on (CHAPTER 18 CHAPTER19 CHAPTER 20 CHAPTER 21)

Week 15  Finals
Final Exam Date December 11, 2023 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 14, 2023 - 5:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Tests - 20%, Assignments - 15%, Projects - 20%, Final Exam - 15%, Lab 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person.
 
Homework assignments will be given each week.
 
LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. 
 
If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished.
 
There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam.
 
Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.
 
No emailed work is accepted.
 
Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings.
 
A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties.
Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair.
 
No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you will be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones in theI will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person.
 
Homework assignments will be given each week.
 
LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. 
 
If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished.
 
There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam.
 
Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.
 
No emailed work is accepted.
 
Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings.
 
A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties.
Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair.
 
No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you will be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones in the classroom.
 
Students must be in a clean uniform and in full uniform at all times classroom.
 
Students must be in a clean uniform and in full uniform at all times
Attendance Policy

Students will be allowed to be 5 miinutes late after (3) times you will be dropped a letter grade. Absent to class please notify me or email me after (3) absent with out an exuse you will be dropped a letter grade
Additional Information None

Attendance Policy Students will be allowed to be 5 minutes late after (3) times you will be dropped a letter grade. Absent to class please notify me or email me after (3) absent with out an excuse you will be dropped a letter grade
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381