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Cooking the Books
Cooking the Books (CTB) is a one-day food costing workshop focuses on your food operation about increasing revenue and profit margin. Facilitated by Andrew Briese, a well-known hospitality consultant and author of Cooking the Books, the workshop is ideal for food and beverages managers, chefs, restaurant managers and related staff.
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Andrew Briese helps chefs and operators take control of costs, systems and profitability - championing stronger, more sustainable kitchens across the industry.
Cooking the Books- One Day Food Costing Course
Cooking the Books (CTB) is a one-day food costing workshop focuses on your food operation about increasing revenue and profit margin. Facilitated by Andrew Briese, a well-known hospitality consultant and author of Cooking the Books, the workshop is ideal for food and beverages managers, chefs, restaurant managers and related staff.
We all know success in the hospitality industry depends on many factors. Even with the countries best chefs, a business can fail without a close check on the financial factors.
Chefs who want to be ahead of the pack will learn how to run the perfect food operation making great money and making profit.
Course Content:
- Food and Recipe Costs
- Portion and Waste Control
- Purchasing and Stock Management
- Labour Costs
- Yield Testing
About the Facilitator:
Andrew Briese trained as a chef and completed a Bachelor of Business in Catering and Hotel Management. He has worked in the hospitality industry for 20+ years and has developed a world-class hospitality platform.
Cost: Standard price – $445.00 and QHA Member price – $395.00
Duration and Delivery Method:
The Cooking the Books workshop is a full day, 7 hour workshop conducted at our QHA Brisbane training centre on Edward Street.
Who needs to do the training:
This workshop is ideal for chefs, catering managers, cafe/restaurants owners, food and beverage supervisors or anyone with responsibility for the financial outcomes of a food operation.
What you will take away:
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance as well as course workbook and handouts
Booking is simple, see below
If you would like to register several staff or have any questions about CTB training, please contact the QHA Training Centre on 07 3221 6999 or training@qha.org.au
Queensland Hotels Association National Provider Number: 30826
Testimonials
"Andrew has a unique ability to share real-world insights that are practical, actionable, and delivered in a way that resonates with industry professionals. He explains complex ideas with clarity and impact, showing foodservice operators and business owners how to translate concepts into strategies that improve profitability and make money out of food."
"Andrew was an absolute asset. His energy, warmth, professionalism, and natural ability made every session introduction engaging and seamless. He played a key role in creating a positive experience for everyone involved. Andrew was a pleasure to work with. We would gladly work with him again in the future."
