Blathnaid Bergin from The Business of Food is running the following courses, which we feel may be of benefit to members who are considering getting into food, or who are already involved in food and are considering reviewing their operations.
These courses are of relevance currently as many businesses are facing a plethora of cost increases, food, energy, labour etc. that are affecting the viability of your business.
It is now more important than ever that food businesses review all aspects of their food business and introduce a plan for improving margins and growing revenue.
Please click on the following links for further information and application details for each course.
Eligible applicants can avail of a 40% grant for most of the courses.
Pub Food Audit- Forensic Business Analysis: One Day Workshop- October 9th – The Business of Food
Is your pub serving food? If it is, maybe it’s time to take time out, step back and carry out a Culinary Scene Investigation ( CSI).
Management Development Program – 5 Day Intensive Course- October 15th – The Business of Food
WHY DO IT? 1. At the end of the course participants will have mastered the ability to listen actively, delegate effectively, lead strategically, communicate effectively, build a team which works towards specific objectives. • NOTE: the program will be tailored to meet the needs of the specific businesses attending. There is up to 40% Funding for eligible businesses from The …
Menu Planning – Planning for Profit: 1 Day Workshop- October 21st – The Business of Food
WHY DO IT? 1. Learn why the menu can make or break your restaurant. 2. Learn how to prevent food waste through good menu planning. 3. Learn why planning a menu is a team effort. 3. Learn how to cost and price the menu. 4. Learn how to plan to maximise restaurant resources. 5. There is 40% Funding from the …
Menu Design: How to Design for Profit: 1 Day Workshop – October 22nd – The Business of Food
WHY DO THIS COURSE? 1. Learn why your current menu is not working hard enough for your business. 2. Learn how to design the menu yourself so that it improves your bottom line profits. 3. Learn why it’s not about being pretty, it’s about being profitable. 4. Learn the common mistakes in menu design. 5. There is 40% Funding from …
Restaurant Business Audit – Forensic Business Analysis: One Day- October 23rd – The Business of Food
WHY DO IT? RESTAURANT BUSINESS AUDIT 1. Step back and do a CSI on your business. A Culinary Scene Investigation. 2. Start at the back door and investigate forensically to the front door. 3. Discuss in private with like minded entrepreneurs who are walking the same road. 4. Practical, instantly applicable solutions. 5. There is 40% Funding available from The …
Presentation Skills & How to run a Great Workshop Course- October 31st – The Business of Food
‘ We had snakes in Raiders of the Lost Ark and bugs in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. But supposedly man’s greatest fear is public speaking. That’ll be in our next picture’ Stephen Speilberg. Are you required to present in the course of your work? Do you have to plan, organise and deliver workshops? Do you lie awake …
The Business of Food Course – The Business of Food
WHY DO IT? 1. You will save a fortune. 2. You will avoid the mistakes others make. 3. You will make informed decisions and spend your money wisely. 4. You will leave with The Business of Food Bible. 5. There is 40% funding from the National Organic Training Skillnet. Practical, professional, honest. “This course is a MUST for anyone intending …
Train the Trainer – The Business of Food
Albert Einstein knew a thing or two about the brain, he also knew that each of us has the ability to do great things given the right conditions. He said ‘everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing it is stupid’ Einstein. Like Albert …
The Business of Catering – The Business of Food
To be a caterer takes strong arms and legs, a constitution like a horse and a keen sense of humour. Catering is a very satisfying way to indulge a love of cooking while making profit. Having run a catering business for 18 years, Blathnaid Bergin knows the ins and outs of the catering life; the do’s and don’ts and how …
Tailored Courses for your Business – The Business of Food
Sometimes, you need something that is specific to your business needs at a certain point in time. We can do that. Call us and we will discuss all the possibilities for a course especially developed for your business and your team.
