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About this book
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry
A thorough, accessible handbook for leadership in a vital industry
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry: Leading Human Resources, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive primer designed for beginning leaders, new supervisors promoted from an hourly job, and students planning for careers in the hospitality industry. Covering each essential aspect of first-line supervision, this market-leading textbook helps readers develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary for effectively supervising hospitality workers at all levels of an organization, including cooks, servers, bartenders, front desk clerks, porters, housekeepers, and janitorial staff.
The text's unique approach to leading human resources — combining fundamental leadership theory and the firsthand expertise of hospitality industry professionals — enables readers to master concrete, results-driven leadership methods and overcome the everyday challenges faced in the real world. The Tenth edition covers:
- The impact of the COVID pandemic, the importance of culinary ethics, DEI considerations, organizational excellence, and much more
- The importance of recognizing and practicing cross-cultural diversity and interaction
- A balanced and informed view of management and supervision in the hospitality industry by considering the viewpoints of supervisors and all levels of associates
- Employee assistance programs
- A wealth of real-world case studies, illustrative examples, and "Industry Profiles" sections offering perspectives on leadership and supervision issues from hospitality professionals
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter 1: The Supervisor as Manager
- Chapter 2: The Supervisor as Leader
- Chapter 3: Planning, Organizing, and Goal Setting
- Chapter 4: Communicating Effectively
- Chapter 5: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Chapter 6: Recruitment, Selection, and Orientation
- Chapter 7: Organizational Excellence
- Chapter 8: Motivation
- Chapter 9: Supervising Teams, Team Building, and Coaching
- Chapter 10: Employee Training and Development
- Chapter 11: Conflict Management, Resolution, and Prevention
- Chapter 12: Discipline
- Chapter 13: Decision-Making and Control
- Chapter 14: Delegating
- Glossary
- Index
- End User License Agreement