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A Club Manager's Guide to Private Parties and Club Functions [Hardcover]

Joe Perdue (Author), Rhonda J. Montgomery (Author), Patti J. Shock (Author), John M. Stefanelli (Author)
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Book Description

April 1998 0471029785 978-0471029786 1
The complete guide to catering private parties and club functions

Running parties and other private functions is one of the biggest parts of every club manager's job. Yet, until now there have been no professional guides to on-premises catering geared to the needs of this large and clearly defined area of hospitality. Written by club management professionals, this guide "speaks the language" of club managers everywhere. Focusing exclusively on the practices, terminology, and business demands unique to club catering, it covers all crucial management aspects of private parties and other club functions. It provides clear, step-by-step guidelines, helpful hints, and rules of thumb on subjects ranging from room selection and setup, meals, and beverages to staffing, member relations, and financial reports--everything the busy professional needs to keep things running smoothly.

An outstanding working resource for club managers who want to excel in every aspect of their job, A Club Manager's Guide to Private Parties and Club Functions:
* Is the first and only complete guide to catering private club functions
* Has been adopted as the official guide for the Club Managers Association of America certification program
* Covers all management aspects of catering club functions
* Includes valuable tips on marketing to and dealing with club clientele

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On premises catering as relating specifically to the club manager market. Covers private parties and club functions, as well as marketing to and dealing with the club manager's special clientele of "member" rather than "customer".

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The complete guide to catering private parties and club functions

Running parties and other private functions is one of the biggest parts of every club manager's job. Yet, until now there have been no professional guides to on-premises catering geared to the needs of this large and clearly defined area of hospitality. Written by club management professionals, this guide "speaks the language" of club managers everywhere. Focusing exclusively on the practices, terminology, and business demands unique to club catering, it covers all crucial management aspects of private parties and other club functions. It provides clear, step-by-step guidelines, helpful hints, and rules of thumb on subjects ranging from room selection and setup, meals, and beverages to staffing, member relations, and financial reports—everything the busy professional needs to keep things running smoothly.

An outstanding working resource for club managers who want to excel in every aspect of their job, A Club Manager's Guide to Private Parties and Club Functions:

  • Is the first and only complete guide to catering private club functions
  • Has been adopted as the official guide for the Club Managers Association of America certification program
  • Covers all management aspects of catering club functions
  • Includes valuable tips on marketing to and dealing with club clientele

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471029785
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471029786
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,246,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Patti Shock, CPCE, is a professor in the Harrah Hotel College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She teaches Catering, Intro to Conventions and Social Media for Hospitality. She is also the Academic Consultant for The International School of Hospitality, which offers certificate programs in meetings, events and catering - online or in-person.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive book on F & B operations, April 7, 1999
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This book can assist any catering department in planning successful and profitable banquets and events. It has been the most comprehensive book I have found on the subject.
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