Written for those considering a career in the travel/tourism industry, this book helps them decide if they do want to work within the industry. Exploring the diverse world of the hospitality industry and its segments, this user-friendly book is well organized to facilitate learning. Chapter learning objectives, Feedback from the Real World, and Glossary sections; several hundred photo images, Challenges, ¿Master Your Knowledge¿ sections, ¿Learn from the Internet¿, and a comprehensive supplements package make this book helpful in facilitating learning. Answers questions such as: What segment(s) is/are of most interest? How do I discover career opportunities? How do I get my first professional position in the industry? How do I plan a longer-term career? What are tactics to help assure success within my career? Do I want to work for myself (be an entrepreneur) or for someone else (be an intrapreneur)? Do I want to work domesticall

Hospitality Operations: Careers in the World's Greatest Industry

Business & Money

Ninemeier, Jack D.

Perdue, Joe

Job Hunting & Careers

Pearson College Div

The certification program of the Club Managers Association of America guided the content development of this textbook, which introduces students to the complex world of private club management. Chapter contributors are hospitality educators with expertise in the area of club management. The second edition of this book includes new chapters on membership marketing, training and development, and club entertainment, as well as expanded treatment of club recreation, including a new chapter on golf course maintenance.

Contemporary Club Management with Answer Sheet (AHLEI) (2nd Edition)

Education & Teaching

American Hotel & Lodging Association

Schools & Teaching

Educational Institute

CONTEMPORARY CLUB MANAGEMENT, 3/e introduces students to the complex world of private club management. Chapter contributors are hospitality educators and others with expertise in the areas of club management and facilities. The third edition features two new chapters. “Effective Communication for Club Managers” covers common communications challenges; speaking, writing, and listening; important workplace communication issues, and technology and communication. “Club Facility Management” provides an overview of facility management responsibilities at a private club, sustainability, building projects, and quality assessments. Other topics include Club Governance and the General Manager/CEO, Membership Marketing, Club Food and Beverage Operations, and Golf Operations in Clubs. Editors: Joe Perdue, CCM, CHE, and Jason Koenigsfeld, Ph.D., CHE, for the Club Managers Association of America

Contemporary Club Management with Answer Sheet (AHLEI) 3e (3rd Edition) (AHLEI - Club Management)

Industries

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

A Club Manager's Guide to Private Parties and Club Functions

Shock, Patti J.

Montgomery, Rhonda J.

Stefanelli, John M.

wiley

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