The food and beverage aspect of hospitality operations is often the most difficult area to control effectively, but it plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction. Improving Food and Beverage Performance shows how successful catering operations can increase profitability whilst providing continuing improvements in quality, value and service. Keith Waller looks at the practical issues of improving performance, combining the key themes of quality, customer service and efficient management. This text will enable managers and students alike to recognize all the contributing factors to a successful food and beverage operation.