Fall 2024 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 Press - Room: 106C
Office Hours

(M-TR 7am-8am, M-TR 1pm-3pm, M-TR 3:30-4:30pm)
Additional Contact Information 409-681-4311
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.

 Foodservice Management Fundamentals  Dennis Reynolds, Kathleen Wachter McClusky
ISBN-9780470409060
Additional Materials/Resources Computer Access
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 Chapters 1-2

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 Chapters 3-5

Week 8 Assignments PART III BEVERAGE CONTROL 357

Week 9  Assignments PART III BEVERAGE CONTROL 357

Week 10 Test Chapters 6-9

Week 11  Assignments PART IV LABOR CONTROL 493     

Week 12   Assignments PART IV LABOR CONTROL 493

Week 13 Test Chapters 10-14

Week 15  Final Chapters 15-18
Final Exam Date December 11, 2024 - 12:0 PM   Through  December 11, 2024 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Tests 100%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies

LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10 point penalty for every day it is late.
Due dates are given and provide enough time to complete all work.

There will be a practical 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. 

Students are responsible for completing all assignments.

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. No earbuds or listening devices. This includes classroom and lab/kitchen.

Students must be in a clean uniform and in full uniform at all times.
If you show up to class out of uniform or in a dirty uniform you will be sent home.
You may use the kitchen washer/dryer to clean your uniform if you need to.
Hair must be neat and off the shoulder with a hat or secured in hair net.
No large earrings or dangling jewelry.
No heavy perfumes or colognes.
Attendance Policy Online Only
Additional Information

Please enter through the front door of the building.
A hat must be worn in the kitchen at all times. If you don't have one, a hairnet will be provided.
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