Customer Review: This book is a great introduction to the myriad of requirements for running a successful bakery. I would have liked more specific examples throughout the book; however, they somewhat make up for this by suggesting other sources for information. All in all, I find it very helpful.
Customer Review: This is a great book chock full of "to the point" advice.
I like the fact that you can use it not only as a "reading" book but also a "reference" book.
Customer Review: I loved this book. It was a very helpful overview of the bed and breakfast industry, however, there was supposed to be a CD that came with the book to help you to start a business plan and that was not included in my shippment. It was very disappointing.
Customer Review: This book covers all of the details that are so often left out while training waitstaff and associated restaurant employees. We use it extensively for initial training and reference.
Customer Review: The book is good as an oveview on how to controll cost. It refreshes you mind on what the look outs are and try to make a good choice as to go for profit or cost, depending on the market.
I will read it again just to refresh myself on controlls.
Customer Review: I wish I'd had something like this when I was working in the food service industry. This book, with brief bullet points that still manage to spell out the practical details as necessary, gives the seasoned restaurateur hundreds of tips on how to cut costs--everything from trimming energy expenses... more info
Customer Review: Having been a serrious engraver for just over a year now, I have amassed several books on engraving: mainly the "standards" for engravers: several of the Dover series of patterns, James L. Meek, Nimschke, etc. This has some of the finest and sharpest photos of engraving I have seen. And this book is... more info
Customer Review: this book feels like an outline of what the real book would/should be. I suppose it's a good primer on how to gather your thoughts, but shouldn't be confused with a guidance book on opening a gourmet shop.
