Virtual Food and Beverage is an interactive simulation of a comprehensive food and beverage department, with complete point of sale, market analysis, menu planning, standard recipe, banquet sales, accounts payable, and statistical functions. Using progressive exercises and realistic case studies, students acquire practical automation skills, problem-solving ability, and insight into full-service food and beverage operations. The software enables students to post point of sale transactions and produce cashier reports; generate banquet sales documentation; perform market analysis and menu planning functions; post accounts payable; and produce food and beverage reports. The Point of Sale module is used to post food and beverage purchases from the dining room, lounge, and room service menu; produce guest checks and receipts; and generate Cashier Reports. The Banquet Sales module is used to create Banquet reservations, produce Banquet Sales Agreements, and generate Banquet Orders for the Catering Staff.

The Menu Planning module is used to enter market data and analyze trends; enter yield analysis and portion control data; create and modify Standard Recipes; set menu prices; and analyze profitability of menu items. The Accounts Payable module is used to post invoices to vendor accounts; enter vendor profiles; and produce account balances. The Reports module is used to display or print food and beverage cost reports and sales analyses. A sample database of working data includes complete point of sale data for the dining room, lounge, and room service menu; guest accounts; banquet documentation; market data; ingredient list; standard recipes; menu prices; and vendor accounts. A detailed Student Guide includes detailed software documentation, entry guidelines, tutorials, and interactive exercises. The guide is provided in portable document file (PDF) format, and can be displayed or printed. Request a demo CD