Design and Layout of Foodservice Facilities, 3rd Edition

by John C. Birchfield (Annapolis, Maryland ); John Birchfield

• ISBN13: 9780470403730
• ISBN10: 047040373X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A complete guide for the entire facility design process?--revised and updatedIn today's fast-moving business climate, the foodservice professional will likely be involved in several facility design projects over his or her career. Design and Layout of Foodservice Facilities, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference for every step of the process, from getting the initial concept right to the planning, analysis, design, permitting, and construction--in short, everything needed to get to opening day of the new establishment! Packed with valuable drawings, photographs, and charts, this essential guide covers the nuts-and-bolts decisions that make the difference in an effective, efficient foodservice operation, including equipment selection, workflows, and legal compliance.This Third Edition features: Expanded focus on the front of the house/dining room area Updated and revised equipment chapter with new images of the latest equipment New pedagogical features incorporated throughout the text, including key terms, review questions, and questions for discussion Additional blueprints highlighting design trends Revised appendices that include Web references for additional information Expanded and updated glossaryDesign and Layout of Foodservice Facilities, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for students of foodservice management as well as professionals involved in foodservice design projects.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1 Preliminary Planning Chapter 2 Foodservice Design Chapter 3 The Principles of Design Chapter 4 Space Analysis Chapter 5 Equipment Layout Chapter 6 Foodservice Equipment, Part I Chapter 7 Foodservice Equipment, Part II: Manufactured Equipment Chapter 8 Foodservice Facilities Engineering and Architecture Appendix 1: List of Associations and Industry Links Appendix 2: Typical Foodservice Facility Designs Appendix 3: Common Foodservice Design Symbols Appendix 4: Sample Documents Foodservice Equipment Glossary Bibliography Index