Hospitality Management (HRI)

Introduces the history, opportunities, problems, and trends of the hospitality industry. Covers the organization of the various sectors of the hospitality industry including human resources, general business considerations, and management theory. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces the fundamental principles of food preparation and basic culinary procedures. Stresses the use of proper culinary procedures combined with food science, proper sanitation, standards of quality for food items that are made, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Focuses on the relationship between colors and shapes and how they pertain to garnishes. Provides student with knowledge to create impressive presentations. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Prerequisite is HRI 120 or approval of instructor. Teaches commercial cooking. Studies management's role in setting up and running commercial cooking operations, menu planning, menu evaluation, standardization of recipes, and scheduling of manpower. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents the method and procedures for purchasing food for hotels, restaurants, and institutions. Deals with markets, federal and trade grades, governmental regulations, packaging, comparative versus price buying, yields, and quality control. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Focuses on the detailed aspects of how to produce, stage, script, and manage special events within the context of achieving organizational goals. Emphasizes the five critical stages in planning and managing special events: research needs and make goal assessments; design events to meet organizational purposes; planning the effective event; coordination and on-site management; and post-event evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite is HRI 138 or approval of instructor. Analyzes and compares the principles of on-premise and off-premise catering. Includes student presentations in a series of catered functions where they assume typical managerial/employee positions emphasizing planning, organizing, operating, managing, and evaluating. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Studies legal principles governing hospitality operations. Includes applications of common law and statutory decisions, discussion of legal theory, and regulations governing management of hospitality enterprise. Lecture 3 hours per week.